Kouzan

685 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Kouzan, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, two this time.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Kouzan's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Jan 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Oct 2, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Aug 30, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kouzan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kouzan on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kouzan?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kouzan.

How does Kouzan compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kouzan most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kouzan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kouzan have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kouzan means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kouzan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kouzan is inspected around two times per year on average.

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