Verge

159 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Verge, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

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.

Verge's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
58
Feb 28, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Verge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Verge on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Verge?

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 Verge.

How does Verge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Verge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Verge's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Verge 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 Verge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Verge is inspected roughly once per year on average.