Momoya Chelsea

185 7 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Momoya Chelsea three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
74
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Aug 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Momoya Chelsea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Momoya Chelsea on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Momoya Chelsea?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Momoya Chelsea.

How does Momoya Chelsea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Momoya Chelsea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Momoya Chelsea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Momoya Chelsea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Momoya Chelsea 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 Momoya Chelsea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Momoya Chelsea is inspected roughly once per year on average.