Sushi Lin

33 Greenwich Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10014
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2023
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Sushi Lin has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Sushi Lin's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 15, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

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

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Sushi Lin on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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, 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
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
61
Aug 8, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Lin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Lin on file is from Aug 15, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Lin?

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

How does Sushi Lin compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sushi Lin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sushi Lin have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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