Japanese · 26 Cedar Street · Manhattan 10005
A Grade A posted 2025-05-01. The most recent inspection (2026-08-20) scored 27 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-08-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27
| 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 |
| 06E | Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. | Critical |
| 06F | Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. | 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. | — |
2025-05-01 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
2024-01-30 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02C | Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours. | Critical |
| 06B | Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area. | Critical |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
GRADE A
4 open HPD violations — 1 class C
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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Toilet Facility) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
26 Cedar Street