Sushi Blossoms

334 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to one.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Sushi Blossoms's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Feb 20, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

28-06

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Blossoms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Blossoms on file is from Sep 10, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Blossoms?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sushi Blossoms.

How does Sushi Blossoms compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sushi Blossoms most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sushi Blossoms's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Blossoms have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Blossoms means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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