Tonchin New York

13 West 36 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Tonchin New York has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Tonchin New York is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
67
Sep 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
90
Oct 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tonchin New York last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tonchin New York on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tonchin New York?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tonchin New York.

How does Tonchin New York compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tonchin New York most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tonchin New York's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tonchin New York have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tonchin New York means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tonchin New York inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tonchin New York is inspected roughly once per year on average.