Grade AJapanese

Shibuya

88 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 8, 2026

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

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 8, 2026Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Dec 9, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Around this address

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

  • 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 15 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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