Brooklyn, NY — Bayridge Sushi, a Japanese restaurant located at 6914 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, received a score of 22 following a health inspection conducted on March 26, 2026, placing it in Grade B territory but within five points of the Grade C threshold. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data on March 30, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the visit. The cited violation — Code 04L — recorded evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas. No non-critical violations were noted during this inspection cycle.

Critical violations are defined by DOHMH as conditions that pose a direct risk to public health. A rodent presence in a food service environment raises concerns about potential contamination of food preparation surfaces, stored ingredients, and equipment.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to prevent the entry and harborage of pests, including rodents, and to maintain the physical condition of the premises to eliminate conditions that attract or sustain pest activity. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies pest control as a priority concern, requiring active and ongoing pest management programs in licensed food facilities.

A score of 22 falls within the Grade B band. While the restaurant retains a letter grade of B, the score is positioned at the higher end of that range. Scores climb when additional violations are identified, and a score of 28 or above results in a Grade C posting.

Inspection History

Bayridge Sushi has been inspected multiple times in the past year. The prior record shows a pattern of Grade B scores, with one earlier cycle resulting in a higher point total:

  • May 29, 2025: Score 16 (Grade B)
  • April 14, 2025: Score 31 (above Grade C threshold)

The April 2025 inspection resulted in a score that exceeded the Grade C cutoff, indicating a more significant set of violations at that time. The May 2025 re-inspection brought the score down to 16, and the March 2026 inspection recorded a score of 22 — a moderate increase from the most recent prior visit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City requires restaurants to post their letter grade prominently at the entrance following each inspection cycle. Grades are assigned based on the total point score:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Restaurants that do not receive an A on their initial inspection are typically re-inspected within 30 to 45 days. The grade posted reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.

Members of the public can view the full inspection record for any NYC restaurant — including violation details, scores, and grade history — through the DOHMH's NYC Health Map at nyc.gov/health or by searching the city's open data portal at data.cityofnewyork.us.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Bayridge Sushi including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.