Japanese · 261 1 Avenue · Manhattan 10003
B Grade B posted 2025-11-17. The most recent inspection (2026-04-25) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-04-25 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-11-17 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 22 B
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 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 |
2025-10-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 50
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
2025-05-31 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-05-10 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-05-04 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-04-26 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2024-05-11 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2023-12-28 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | 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. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-10-23
GRADE B
11 open HPD violations — 2 class C
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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
261 1 Avenue