Northern Sushi

153-14 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11354
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Northern Sushi has three inspections in the public record. Northern Sushi was last inspected on May 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82
Sep 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northern Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northern Sushi on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northern Sushi?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Northern Sushi.

How does Northern Sushi compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Northern Sushi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Northern Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Northern Sushi have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Northern 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.

How often is Northern Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Northern Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.