Ko Sushi
1329 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10021
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 7, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 22 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 18 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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