Shinsen
44 BOWERY, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 22, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 25 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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