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Kakurega Japanese Cuisine: health inspection history

133-44 37 Avenue, New York City, NY 11354

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Address
133-44 37 Avenue, New York City, NY 11354
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
Japanese
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Oct 9, 2026
Latest inspection
Oct 9, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Sep 12, 2024 to Oct 9, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 7 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 393 graded restaurants in ZIP 11354, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Oct 9, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  • 04ECritical Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.

Apr 2, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 14Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Sep 12, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 06CCritical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.