Sushi Meshugah

1637 East 17 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Jewish / Kosher

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Sushi Meshugah has been inspected three times since 2024. Sushi Meshugah was last inspected on Dec 12, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to three.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Sushi Meshugah on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 12, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

08A

Aug 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

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

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

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

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

May 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

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

04A

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

04L

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

02B

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

08A

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Meshugah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Meshugah on file is from Dec 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Meshugah?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Meshugah.

How does Sushi Meshugah compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Sushi Meshugah's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Meshugah have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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