Akura Sushi

39 East 31 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Sep 17, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

04C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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.

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Akura Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Akura Sushi on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Akura Sushi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Akura Sushi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Akura Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Akura Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Akura Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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