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Grade AJapanese

Mochiron Izakaya

34-18 30 AVENUE, Queens, 11103

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 8, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 8, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Jan 3, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
May 22, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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