Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse

1657 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06F

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Dec 20, 2022

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

06F

02G

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse.

How does Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse 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 Sakana Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse inspected?

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

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