Shogun Japanese Restaurant

205-05 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11423

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Shogun Japanese Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Shogun Japanese Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

09C

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Oct 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

02B

10F

Jun 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04H

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

02B

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

Feb 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

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

04H

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

06E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jul 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

06C

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shogun Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shogun Japanese Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shogun Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shogun Japanese Restaurant.

How does Shogun Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Shogun Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Shogun Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Shogun Japanese Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shogun Japanese Restaurant 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 Shogun Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shogun Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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