Samurai Sushi

1709 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Samurai Sushi has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. 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 five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Samurai Sushi's latest score of 58 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
58
Apr 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samurai Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samurai Sushi on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samurai Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Samurai Sushi.

How does Samurai Sushi compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Samurai Sushi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Samurai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Samurai Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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