Japanese · 75 9 Avenue · Manhattan 10011
C Grade C posted 2026-07-07 (score 37)
2026-10-08 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 20-06 | Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted | — |
2026-07-07 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 37 C
| 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 |
| 04M | Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | Critical |
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 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 |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 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. | — |
2025-01-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
2024-04-24 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 21 B
| 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 |
| 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. | — |
| 09E | Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. | — |
2024-03-26 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 46
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 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 |
| 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. | — |
| 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. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 3 inspections: 2025-01-27, 2024-04-24, 2024-03-26
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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11 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (3 with three or more people sick), shared by 41 restaurants
15 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature, Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Contaminated), shared by 41 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Alf Bakery, Alleva Dairy INC., Amy's Bread, Artechouse, Ayada, Ayada Thai 2, Bar Suzette Creperie, Berlin Currywurst, Big Tings, Black Seed Bagels, Buddakan, Chelsea Music Hall, Chote Miya, Creamline, Cull & Pistol (Lobster Place), Day Drinks Chelsea, Doughnuttery, Eat Offbeat, Filaga Pizzeria, Friedman's Lunch, Google Chelsea Market, Hoi An, Joey Bats Cafe, L'Arte Del Gelato, La Devozione, Lobster Place Raw Bar, Lobster Place Sushi, Los Mariscos, Los Tacos No. 1, Mayhem, Miznon, Mokbar, Muji Cafe, Pulley Coffee Bar, Stand West LLC, Takumi Taco, The Mezz (Google), The Tippler, The Tippler, Very Fresh Noodles.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
75 9 Avenue