Mr Wasabi

42-32 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Mr Wasabi appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Mr Wasabi squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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
52
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Wasabi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Wasabi on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Wasabi?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Wasabi.

How does Mr Wasabi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Mr Wasabi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Mr Wasabi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Wasabi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Mr Wasabi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Wasabi is inspected roughly once per year on average.