Grade AJapaneseNo recent inspection

Hi-collar

231 EAST 9 STREET, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 6, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 6, 2025

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 6, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Oct 28, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Oct 21, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection12 (7 critical)
Oct 27, 2022Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

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

  • 24 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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