Samurai Papa

594 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Samurai Papa five times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06F

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

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

Jun 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

08A

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 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

04L

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

06D

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

10F

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

09C

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Dec 5, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04K

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

08A

Jul 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samurai Papa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samurai Papa on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samurai Papa?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Samurai Papa.

How does Samurai Papa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Samurai Papa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Samurai Papa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Samurai Papa have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Samurai Papa 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 Samurai Papa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Samurai Papa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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