Musha Sushi

863 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Musha Sushi has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Dec 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

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

09E

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Apr 22, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

05C

06C

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

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

08A

“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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Musha Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Musha Sushi on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Musha Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Musha Sushi.

How does Musha Sushi compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Musha Sushi most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Musha Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Musha Sushi have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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