Mikado

164 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10005

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Mikado appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Mikado was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitized equipment or utensil”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Sep 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Jun 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

May 14, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mikado last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mikado on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mikado?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mikado.

How does Mikado compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mikado most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mikado's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mikado have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mikado 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 Mikado inspected?

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

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