Barmasa / Masa

10 Columbus Circle, Manhattan, NY 10019
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Barmasa / Masa's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Jun 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barmasa / Masa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barmasa / Masa on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barmasa / Masa?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barmasa / Masa.

How does Barmasa / Masa compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Barmasa / Masa most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Barmasa / Masa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barmasa / Masa have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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