What is River Japanese Cuisine's health inspection score?

River Japanese Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 22 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was River Japanese Cuisine last inspected?

River Japanese Cuisine was last inspected on March 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does River Japanese Cuisine have?

River Japanese Cuisine has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is River Japanese Cuisine safe to eat at?

River Japanese Cuisine has a safety score of 22/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does River Japanese Cuisine serve?

River Japanese Cuisine serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

River Japanese Cuisine

Name: River Japanese Cuisine
Address: 61-44 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens, 11364
Rating: 22

61-44 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 3/19/2026

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0Poor

Japanese•Queens

Ranked #955 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 34% of japanese restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-78

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

61-44 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11364

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High3 Med

7 total4 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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