Ao

249 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Ao has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

When inspectors have written things up, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Ao's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
04J
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ao on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Ao?

Across the inspection record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Ao.

How does Ao compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ao most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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