Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou

1584 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Oct 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou.

How does Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Ren / Omakase Shihou is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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