Sushi Wen

856 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Sushi Wen, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Sushi Wen on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
52
Mar 25, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
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
64
Jan 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Wen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Wen on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Wen?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Wen.

How does Sushi Wen compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sushi Wen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Sushi Wen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sushi Wen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sushi Wen inspected?

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