Ippudo

65 4 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Ippudo has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ippudo's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
70
Jun 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
May 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ippudo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ippudo on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ippudo?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ippudo.

How does Ippudo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ippudo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ippudo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Ippudo inspected?

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