Setagaya

280 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Setagaya three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

08A

Nov 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Mar 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

06D

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Setagaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Setagaya on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Setagaya?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Setagaya.

How does Setagaya compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Setagaya most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Setagaya's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Setagaya have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Setagaya 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 Setagaya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Setagaya is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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