Sushi Watami

40 West 37 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Sushi Watami in Manhattan, NY, has undergone two inspections, both resulting in a low-risk classification. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026, identified one critical violation regarding hand washing facilities and one minor violation concerning the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
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Sep 9, 2024
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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