Grade AJapanese

Kono

46 BOWERY, Manhattan, 10013

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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
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.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jan 14, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Oct 25, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
Apr 19, 2023	Grade A	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	2

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

2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

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