Tenzan

285 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

During an inspection on October 15, 2025, Tenzan in Manhattan, NY, received a moderate risk rating with one critical and four minor violations. These findings included improper storage and use of pesticides, maintenance issues with food contact surfaces, and evidence of mice in the facility. This recent report follows two previous inspections that were categorized as low risk.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
70
Sep 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
86
Oct 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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