Japonica
Inspectors have visited Japonica three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Japonica'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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Japonica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Japonica on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Japonica?
Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Japonica.
How does Japonica compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Japonica most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Japonica's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Japonica have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Japonica 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 Japonica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Japonica is inspected roughly once per year on average.