River Japanese Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Japanese · 37-18 Main Street, Queens, NY 11354
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
June 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 6
River Japanese Cuisine currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 8, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
June 8, 2026
- Date
- June 8, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
River Japanese Cuisine received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in June 2026 with a score of 11.
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: 11
Grade range: A
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 A grade.
When was River Japanese Cuisine last inspected?
River Japanese Cuisine was last inspected on June 8, 2026.
What was River Japanese Cuisine's latest inspection score?
River Japanese Cuisine's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did River Japanese Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
River Japanese Cuisine had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is River Japanese Cuisine located?
River Japanese Cuisine is located at 37-18 Main Street in Queens, NY 11354.
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: 50175120
Last updated: July 3, 2026