Tsukushi

357 East 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Tsukushi appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Tsukushi's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
64
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Nov 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsukushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tsukushi on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tsukushi?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tsukushi.

How does Tsukushi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tsukushi most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tsukushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tsukushi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tsukushi 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 Tsukushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tsukushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.