Kyuramen/Tbaar

38-35 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Kyuramen/Tbaar appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, two this time.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

Jan 24, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

02G

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Jan 5, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyuramen/Tbaar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kyuramen/Tbaar on file is from Mar 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kyuramen/Tbaar?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kyuramen/Tbaar.

How does Kyuramen/Tbaar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Kyuramen/Tbaar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Kyuramen/Tbaar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kyuramen/Tbaar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kyuramen/Tbaar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kyuramen/Tbaar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kyuramen/Tbaar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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