Rakuzen

89-23 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Rakuzen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
“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 display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Sep 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rakuzen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rakuzen on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rakuzen?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rakuzen.

How does Rakuzen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rakuzen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rakuzen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rakuzen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rakuzen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.