The Office of Mr. Moto

120 Saint Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10009
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Office of Mr. Moto three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting The Office of Mr. Moto squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
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, 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
74
Sep 25, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Jun 18, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Office of Mr. Moto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Office of Mr. Moto on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Office of Mr. Moto?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Office of Mr. Moto.

How does The Office of Mr. Moto compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Office of Mr. Moto most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Office of Mr. Moto's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Office of Mr. Moto have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Office of Mr. Moto 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 The Office of Mr. Moto inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Office of Mr. Moto is inspected around two times per year on average.