Sushi Lin

151 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Sushi Lin appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, two this time.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sushi Lin on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
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
82
Feb 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Jan 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Apr 19, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Lin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Lin on file is from Oct 22, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Lin?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Lin.

How does Sushi Lin compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sushi Lin most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sushi Lin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Lin have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sushi Lin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Lin is inspected around two times per year on average.