Toyama Cuisine
5223 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 20, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalA 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.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 9 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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