Rei

142 Sullivan Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Rei was last inspected on Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Rei's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jul 8, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rei last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rei on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rei?

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

How does Rei compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rei most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rei's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rei have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rei means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.