What the Fish

47-15 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11101

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, What the Fish has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

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

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

Oct 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

02G

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

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Oct 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Sep 11, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

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

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

06F

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was What the Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at What the Fish on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at What the Fish?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at What the Fish.

How does What the Fish compare to other restaurants in Queens?

What the Fish most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has What the Fish's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at What the Fish have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at What the Fish 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 What the Fish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, What the Fish is inspected around two times per year on average.

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