SUSHI ISLAND in Elmhurst
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025
📍 87-18 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Sushi Island in Elmhurst has been subjected to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z following a score of 51 points on its most recent inspection, with 1 Grade C result among its 10 inspections on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
SUSHI ISLAND in Elmhurst: Emergency Closures (2)
SUSHI ISLAND in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Thawing procedure improper.
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 c...
Aug 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Aug 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation,...
GRADE C
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 82
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Sep 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rode...
Jan 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed ...
Jan 17, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Second Compliance 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
Dec 22, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Evidence of r...
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SUSHI ISLAND in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUSHI ISLAND last inspected?
- SUSHI ISLAND was last inspected on November 13, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 51 points.
- What is SUSHI ISLAND's current health grade?
- SUSHI ISLAND currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SUSHI ISLAND been closed by NYC Health?
- SUSHI ISLAND has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SUSHI ISLAND had?
- SUSHI ISLAND has 10 health inspections on record from December 2022 through November 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUSHI ISLAND?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUSHI ISLAND was 82 points on January 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.