Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

133-36 37 Avenue, Queens, NY 11354
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 7, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 7, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to two.

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
74
Jul 30, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
47
Apr 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kura Revolving Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar on file is from Dec 7, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.

How does Kura Revolving Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Kura Revolving Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.