Latest inspection: No letter assigned 38 points · C-range score, not an assigned C

Japanese · Williamsburg

THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO health grade & inspection history

186 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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38
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 4% of comparable Brooklyn inspections Local context 26 points above the local median

Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 8, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.

About the restaurant

What to know about THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO

THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO is a Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, pairing sushi, fish, and rice dishes with an unusual, old-world Japanese-inspired interior. The menu offers broad choice, while the dining experience includes a distinctive presentation built around finishing fish and rice with broth. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

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Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 8, 2026Inspection date
8Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 04J
    Critical violation

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

  • 08C

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • 09E

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

  • 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

THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO inspection history

No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 8, 2026Not assigned388Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 22, 2024Not assigned21Pre-permit (Non-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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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

THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO on the map

Common questions

THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO?

The latest comparable inspection on Aug 8, 2026 has 38 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection.

When was THE RESIDENCE OF MR. MOTO last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 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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