Japanese · 346 1 Avenue · Manhattan 10009
A Grade A posted 2025-08-13. The most recent inspection (2026-08-31) scored 20 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-08-31 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. | Critical |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2025-08-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04M | Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | Critical |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
2024-08-06 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 15
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | 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. | Critical |
| 04C | Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. | Critical |
| 10B | 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. | — |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2024-08-06 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-01 | Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required | — |
| 20-04 | “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. | — |
| 20-08 | Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information | — |
2023-09-06 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 19 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10A | Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-09-06
GRADE A
16 open HPD violations — 6 class C
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5 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 9 restaurants
21 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Pet/Animal, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 9 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Bread Story, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chop't, Ess-A-Bagel, Fivestuy Cafe, Lenz's, Playa Bowls, Starbucks.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
346 1 Avenue