Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

187 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

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

02B

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

Oct 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

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

10B

Sep 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

02G

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

05D

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

08A

Mar 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya.

How does Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is inspected around two times per year on average.

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