Nipponcha Restaurant

39-34 Bell Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
39
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Nipponcha Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from six to seven between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Nipponcha Restaurant's latest score of 39 falls below the Queens average of 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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
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
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds • mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f. • whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
39
May 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
78
Jun 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nipponcha Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nipponcha Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nipponcha Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nipponcha Restaurant.

How does Nipponcha Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Nipponcha Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Nipponcha Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nipponcha Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nipponcha Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Nipponcha Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nipponcha Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.