Isohama

1666 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Isohama. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Isohama's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
61
Apr 29, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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 Isohama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isohama on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Isohama?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Isohama.

How does Isohama compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Isohama most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Isohama's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Isohama have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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