Himawari

69 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Himawari. Himawari was last inspected on Nov 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after eight on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Himawari squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
74
Nov 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Himawari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Himawari on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Himawari?

Across the inspection record, properly scaled and calibrated thermometer has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Himawari.

How does Himawari compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Himawari's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Himawari have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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