Penn Sushi

Penn Station, Manhattan, NY 10121
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: C

Penn Sushi appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Penn Sushi was last inspected on Sep 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Penn Sushi's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
58
Feb 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
61
Aug 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Penn Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Penn Sushi on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Penn Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Penn Sushi.

How does Penn Sushi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Penn Sushi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Penn Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Penn Sushi 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 Penn Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Penn Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.