Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue

2072 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

Feb 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Mar 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue.

How does Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dragon Sushi of 8 Avenue is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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