Verse

28-13 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11102
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Verse stretching back to 2024. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
Aug 22, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-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
95
Aug 12, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Verse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Verse on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Verse?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Verse.

How does Verse compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Verse's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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