Japanese · 88 Essex Street · Manhattan 10002
A Grade A posted 2026-07-08 (score 13)
2026-07-08 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2025-12-09 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 28
| 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 |
| 05D | No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2025-12-09
GRADE A
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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 26 restaurants
16 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Pet/Animal, Food Contains Foreign Object), shared by 26 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Cafe D'Avignon, Catalyst Market Bar, Cheeky Sandwiches, Chomps Elysees, Davidovich Bakery, Dhamaka, Don Ceviche, El Sazon RD, Essex Squeeze, GB Austin St LLC, Joey Bats Cafe, Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab, L.E.S. Ice Cream Factory, Mia's Cocina, Project Kantin, Puebla Mexican Food, Rebecca's Cake Pops, Regal Cinemas Essex Crossing, Salad Don, Shopsin's, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, Top Hops Beer Shop, Unregular Pizza, Zaab Zaab, Zerza.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
88 Essex Street