Ooi Sushi & Lounge

42-36 Crescent Street, Queens, NY 11101

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Ooi Sushi & Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

Across the inspection history, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Jun 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

06D

Feb 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ooi Sushi & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ooi Sushi & Lounge on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ooi Sushi & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ooi Sushi & Lounge.

How does Ooi Sushi & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Ooi Sushi & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ooi Sushi & Lounge have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ooi Sushi & Lounge 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 Ooi Sushi & Lounge inspected?

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

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