Toyo Japanese Cuisine

73-06 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11379
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Toyo Japanese Cuisine appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Toyo Japanese Cuisine is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jan 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
61
Nov 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70
Mar 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
10E
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toyo Japanese Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toyo Japanese Cuisine on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toyo Japanese Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toyo Japanese Cuisine.

How does Toyo Japanese Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Toyo Japanese Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Toyo Japanese Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toyo Japanese Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Toyo Japanese Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Toyo Japanese Cuisine inspected?

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