Brooklyn, NY — Akaru Sushi, located at 201 Wyckoff Avenue in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, received a score of 27 following a health inspection conducted on April 1, 2026 — the highest possible score within the Grade B range and a single point below the Grade C threshold under the New York City restaurant grading system.

The inspection was conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Inspection data was publicly released on April 7, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the April inspection. No critical violations were recorded.

The single violation was documented under Code 08A: the establishment was found to not be free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. While classified as non-critical, pest-conducive conditions are taken seriously under city food safety standards, as they can create pathways to more significant sanitary concerns if left unaddressed.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and aligned with FDA Food Code guidelines, restaurants are inspected on a point-based system in which each violation carries a set point value. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations.

A score of 27 technically falls within the Grade B band, but it sits at the uppermost boundary of that range. Had inspectors cited one additional point in violations, the restaurant would have received a Grade C. This context is relevant for diners reviewing public inspection records, as the same letter grade can represent a wide range of inspection outcomes.

Pest-conducive conditions, as identified under Code 08A, relate to structural or environmental factors — such as gaps in walls, improperly stored materials, or drainage issues — that may attract or harbor pests. Correcting these conditions typically involves both physical repairs and sanitation protocol adjustments.

Inspection History

Akaru Sushi's recent inspection record reflects notable variability in scores over the past several years:

  • March 3, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • November 12, 2022: Score 19
  • July 25, 2024: Score 22
  • February 19, 2025: Score 54 (Grade Z)
  • December 2, 2025: Score 66 — closed by DOHMH
  • December 4, 2025: Score 2 — reopened
  • April 1, 2026: Score 27 (Grade B)

The restaurant was closed by the DOHMH in December 2025 following a score of 66, then reopened two days later after a re-inspection yielded a score of 2. The April 2026 score of 27 represents a significant increase from that December re-inspection result, returning the restaurant to the upper portion of the Grade B range.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

The DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13
  • B: Score of 14 to 27
  • C: Score of 28 or higher

Restaurants scoring in the B or C range during an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is officially assigned. Posted grades reflect the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online search tool at nyc.gov/health, which includes scores, violation details, and grade history for all permitted food service establishments.

More About This Restaurant

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