Dark Bullet

154 West 72 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Dark Bullet has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The latest visit found two violations, down from five violations the time before.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dark Bullet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dark Bullet on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dark Bullet?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dark Bullet.

How does Dark Bullet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dark Bullet most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dark Bullet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dark Bullet have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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