Japanese · 46 Bowery · Manhattan 10013
A Grade A posted 2026-01-14. The most recent inspection (2026-10-08) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-10-08 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-01-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A
| Code | Description | 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. | — |
2026-01-14 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 28-01 | Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. | — |
2024-10-25 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 21
| 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 |
| 06A | 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. | 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
| 10H | 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. | — |
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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3 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 5 restaurants
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contains Foreign Object), shared by 5 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Bake Culture, Cuci, Joe's Shanghai Restaurant, Toraji.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
46 Bowery