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Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

187 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 22, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 22, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Oct 24, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Sep 14, 2023Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (5 critical)
Mar 10, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 24 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.

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