Sushi Zo

127 East 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2020

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2017, Sushi Zo has four inspections in the public record. Sushi Zo was last inspected on Jan 24, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Sushi Zo's record stops at Jan 24, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 24, 2020

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

04H

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

06C

Nov 20, 2018

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04H

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

06C

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace

15F6

Mar 6, 2018

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Oct 18, 2017

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

04H

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

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

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Zo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Zo on file is from Jan 24, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Zo?

Across the inspection record, “food not protected from potential source of contamination” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Zo.

How does Sushi Zo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sushi Zo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Zo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Zo 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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