Japanese · 25 West 23 Street · Manhattan 10010
A Grade A posted 2026-09-22 (score 2)
2026-09-22 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
2026-07-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 69
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 05H | No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. | 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 |
| 06G | HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. | 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. | — |
| 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. | — |
2026-07-23 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 28-04 | Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department | — |
2025-12-03 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 19
| Code | Description | 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. | — |
| 09A | Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE | — |
| 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-12-03
GRADE A
12 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
25 West 23 Street