Shinsen

44 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 25, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Shinsen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Oct 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: seven violations versus two before.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

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

04H

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

08A

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

10G

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

28-06

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Feb 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06D

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 26, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shinsen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shinsen on file is from Oct 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shinsen?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shinsen.

How does Shinsen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shinsen most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shinsen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shinsen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shinsen 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 Shinsen inspected?

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

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