Nishida Sho-Ten

302 East 49 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Nishida Sho-Ten, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Nishida Sho-Ten trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

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

04L

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06E

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

08A

Mar 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Aug 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

9 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

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

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

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

04L

04N

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

06E

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

08A

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

Oct 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

06D

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nishida Sho-Ten last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nishida Sho-Ten on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nishida Sho-Ten?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nishida Sho-Ten.

How does Nishida Sho-Ten compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Nishida Sho-Ten most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Nishida Sho-Ten's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nishida Sho-Ten have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nishida Sho-Ten means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Nishida Sho-Ten inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nishida Sho-Ten is inspected around two times per year on average.

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