Sushi Nakazawa
23 COMMERCE STREET, Manhattan, 10014
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 7, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
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.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 31 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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