Masawa
Going back to 2022, Masawa has four inspections in the public record. On Sep 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Masawa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Masawa on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Masawa?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Masawa.
How does Masawa compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Masawa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Masawa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Masawa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Masawa 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 Masawa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Masawa is inspected roughly once per year on average.