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Japanese · Elmhurst
RAKUZEN health grade & inspection history
89-23 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11373
21 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Sep 22, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 5, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 5, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04KCritical violation
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
RAKUZEN inspection history
9 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | — | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 5, 2026 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 22, 2024 | A | 12 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
RAKUZEN on the map
Common questions
RAKUZEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RAKUZEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 22, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 21 violation points.
When was RAKUZEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 5, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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