Daruma

901 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Daruma trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Dec 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daruma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daruma on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daruma?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Daruma.

How does Daruma compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Daruma most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Daruma's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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