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Japanese · Flushing-Willets Point
RIVER JAPANESE CUISINE health grade & inspection history
37-18 MAIN STREET, Queens, NY 11354
11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 66% of comparable Queens inspections Local context 2 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 8, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 8, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 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
RIVER JAPANESE CUISINE inspection history
No prior comparable score. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | A | 11 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Official location
RIVER JAPANESE CUISINE on the map
Common questions
RIVER JAPANESE CUISINE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RIVER JAPANESE CUISINE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 8, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was RIVER JAPANESE CUISINE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 8, 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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