Tomo Japanese Cafe

89-14 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tomo Japanese Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up five times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04M

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

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

Aug 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

9 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

06B

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

06D

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

06F

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

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

04L

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

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

08A

Feb 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

May 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Apr 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tomo Japanese Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tomo Japanese Cafe on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tomo Japanese Cafe?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tomo Japanese Cafe.

How does Tomo Japanese Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tomo Japanese Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tomo Japanese Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tomo Japanese Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tomo Japanese Cafe 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 Tomo Japanese Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tomo Japanese Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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