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Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge

177-15/21 Union Tpke, Queens, NY
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
74
Sep 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
55
May 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
58
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge.

How does Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge 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 Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nikko Hibachi Steakhouse & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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