Imasa Nori

243 West 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Imasa Nori appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Jul 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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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

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

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

Aug 22, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Imasa Nori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Imasa Nori on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Imasa Nori?

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

How does Imasa Nori compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Imasa Nori most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Imasa Nori's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Imasa Nori have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Imasa Nori 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 Imasa Nori inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Imasa Nori is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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