Tokyo Ya

36-06 Ditmars Boulevard, Queens, NY 11105
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Tokyo Ya was last inspected on Jan 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found five violations, down from six violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Tokyo Ya on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
Dec 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tokyo Ya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Ya on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tokyo Ya?

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 Tokyo Ya.

How does Tokyo Ya compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tokyo Ya most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tokyo Ya's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tokyo Ya have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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