J's Kitchen New York

261 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show eight inspections at J's Kitchen New York stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from zero to two between inspections.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64
Oct 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
May 31, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J's Kitchen New York last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J's Kitchen New York on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J's Kitchen New York?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J's Kitchen New York.

How does J's Kitchen New York compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

J's Kitchen New York most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has J's Kitchen New York's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at J's Kitchen New York have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around two more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J's Kitchen New York 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 J's Kitchen New York inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J's Kitchen New York is inspected around four times per year on average.