Brooklyn, NY — Hachi, a Japanese restaurant located at 934 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, received a Grade B after a health inspection conducted on March 4, 2026, recording a score of 27 points. The score places the restaurant at the very top of the Grade B range, just one point below the 28-point threshold for a Grade C.

The inspection identified two critical violations and one non-critical violation. Data for this inspection was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two critical food safety violations during the March 4 inspection:

Investigators found hot time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items not held at or above 140 °F, as required. Maintaining proper holding temperatures is one of the most fundamental food safety controls, as bacteria can multiply rapidly in food held in the temperature danger zone between 41 °F and 140 °F.

Inspectors also cited the restaurant for unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen, or powdered eggs being kept or used. Compromised eggs present a risk of Salmonella contamination and must be discarded according to food safety protocols.

One non-critical violation was recorded for non-food contact surfaces or equipment not kept clean or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments in New York City. The FDA Food Code, which serves as the basis for many local regulations, classifies improper hot holding temperatures as a critical risk factor for foodborne illness.

Temperature control violations are among the most commonly cited critical findings in restaurant inspections citywide. The 140 °F threshold for hot TCS foods exists because pathogenic bacteria can grow to dangerous levels when food is held below this temperature for extended periods.

A score of 27 is notable because it represents the maximum number of points a restaurant can accumulate while still maintaining a Grade B designation. Any additional violation points at this level would push the establishment into Grade C territory.

Inspection History

Hachi's March 2026 score represents a significant departure from the restaurant's prior inspection record:

  • Oct 7, 2024: Score 11
  • May 8, 2023: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • Feb 24, 2022: Score 2 (Grade A)

The restaurant had maintained consistently low scores in previous inspection cycles, earning Grade A results with single-digit scores in both 2022 and 2023. The jump from 11 points in October 2024 to 27 points in March 2026 marks the highest score recorded for this establishment in the available inspection history.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:

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

Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection have the option to request a re-inspection. Grade cards must be posted at the restaurant entrance where they are visible to the public.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH website or the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection records, including violation details and scores, are public information updated regularly as new data becomes available.

More About This Restaurant

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