Shalom Japan

310 South 4 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Shalom Japan has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Shalom Japan trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

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

May 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shalom Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shalom Japan on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shalom Japan?

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 Shalom Japan.

How does Shalom Japan compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Shalom Japan most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Shalom Japan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shalom Japan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Shalom Japan inspected?

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

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