Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa

65-07 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

06D

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Oct 3, 2025

Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

02B

03A

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

04H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

16-03

Mar 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa?

Across the inspection record, food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa.

How does Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Yoshi / Tsaocaa 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 Yoshi / Tsaocaa inspected?

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

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