Shobu Sushi & Grill

9427 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Shobu Sushi & Grill has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to five between inspections.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited four times.

Shobu Sushi & Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

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

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

08C

Jun 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jan 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06D

May 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/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

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shobu Sushi & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shobu Sushi & Grill on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shobu Sushi & Grill?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shobu Sushi & Grill.

How does Shobu Sushi & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Shobu Sushi & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Shobu Sushi & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shobu Sushi & Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shobu Sushi & Grill 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 Shobu Sushi & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shobu Sushi & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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