Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue

24 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10014
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

The city-wide average is 77, putting Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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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
74
Nov 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 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
74
Dec 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jan 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue?

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 Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue.

How does Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue 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 Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kawa Sushi 8 Avenue is inspected roughly once per year on average.