Takumen

5-50 50 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Takumen has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited three times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

02B

Mar 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

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

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

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

08A

Mar 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

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

04H

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10H

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

08A

Apr 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04K

02G

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

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 Takumen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Takumen on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Takumen?

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 Takumen.

How does Takumen compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Takumen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Takumen 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 Takumen inspected?

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

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