Sushi Nikko

28-17 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Sushi Nikko, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
64
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Jul 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Nikko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Nikko on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Nikko?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Nikko.

How does Sushi Nikko compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sushi Nikko most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sushi Nikko's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sushi Nikko have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Nikko 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 Sushi Nikko inspected?

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