Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa

202 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa four times, with records going back to 2023. Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

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

Nov 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

02B

Nov 16, 2023

Calorie Posting / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

02G

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

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

16-03

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

10G

Mar 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

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

16-03

Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

16-06

Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)

16-04

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa.

How does Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa 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 Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa inspected?

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

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