Tobiko Restaurant

209 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Passed · Oct 16, 2026 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 16, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish), cited 3 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 7 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 16

    Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Nov 17

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Nov 7

    Re-Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  6. Passed Oct 27

    Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Hair is improperly restrained

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