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Sozai

Japanese · 19 West 45 Street · Manhattan 10036

A Grade A posted 2026-09-23 (score 12)

Inspection history

2026-09-23 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10FNon-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.—

2026-04-16 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 46

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06GHACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2026-04-16 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
28-04Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department—

2024-07-30 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02FMeat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.Critical

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No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Facility Construction, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Antalia.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

19 West 45 Street

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