Wabi Nori
115 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 21, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 28 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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