Sushi 295 Mercer

295 Mercer Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
Seafood
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single service article not provided”, showing up two times.

Sushi 295 Mercer's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
74
Apr 15, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
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
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
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi 295 Mercer last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi 295 Mercer on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi 295 Mercer?

Across the inspection record, “single service article not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi 295 Mercer.

How does Sushi 295 Mercer compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sushi 295 Mercer most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sushi 295 Mercer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi 295 Mercer have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi 295 Mercer means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.