SHIAWASE in Bensonhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025
📍 6610 BAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn, NY 11204 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Shiawase in Bensonhurst has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2023, most recently resulting in a current Grade A from an inspection scoring 7 points. Across 10 inspections over the past two years, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C, indicating variable compliance with health codes.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SHIAWASE in Bensonhurst: Emergency Closures (4)
SHIAWASE in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of cont...
GRADE P
May 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
Non-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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equip...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
Non-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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 47
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
H...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 47
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE C
Oct 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Thawing procedure improper.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions cond...
May 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Cold 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
May 11, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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SHIAWASE in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHIAWASE last inspected?
- SHIAWASE was last inspected on November 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is SHIAWASE's current health grade?
- SHIAWASE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SHIAWASE been closed by NYC Health?
- SHIAWASE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SHIAWASE had?
- SHIAWASE has 10 health inspections on record from May 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHIAWASE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHIAWASE was 49 points on March 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.