River Japanese Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Japanese · 61-44 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11364
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
31
Last inspection
March 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
25 / 6
River Japanese Cuisine currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 19, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 31 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
March 19, 2026
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 31
- Critical points
- 25
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
River Japanese Cuisine does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
River Japanese Cuisine's latest score: 31
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Japanese Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
River Japanese Cuisine currently has a N grade.
When was River Japanese Cuisine last inspected?
River Japanese Cuisine was last inspected on March 19, 2026.
What was River Japanese Cuisine's latest inspection score?
River Japanese Cuisine's latest inspection score was 31 points.
How many violations did River Japanese Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
River Japanese Cuisine had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is River Japanese Cuisine located?
River Japanese Cuisine is located at 61-44 Springfield Boulevard in Queens, NY 11364.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50170798
Last updated: July 3, 2026