Sushi Ikumi

135 Sullivan Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Sushi Ikumi stretching back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Sushi Ikumi is from Mar 6, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, which has been cited three times.

Sushi Ikumi's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

May 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04H

06C

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Aug 5, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Hand wash sign not posted

10J

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Ikumi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Ikumi on file is from Mar 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Ikumi?

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

How does Sushi Ikumi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sushi Ikumi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Ikumi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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