BUSHNIWA in East Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026
📍 250 VARET STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11206 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Bushniwa in East Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Over 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, Grade B once, and has no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BUSHNIWA in East Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE B
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing ...
Jan 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contac...
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Al...
Nov 17, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
Jan 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and ...
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BUSHNIWA in East Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BUSHNIWA last inspected?
- BUSHNIWA was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is BUSHNIWA's current health grade?
- BUSHNIWA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BUSHNIWA had?
- BUSHNIWA has 6 health inspections on record from January 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BUSHNIWA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BUSHNIWA was 33 points on January 12, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BUSHNIWA ever received a Grade C?
- No. BUSHNIWA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.