Tsushima

210 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Tsushima, the earliest from 2022. Tsushima was last inspected on Dec 17, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Tsushima's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
78
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
55
Apr 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
78
Jan 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsushima last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tsushima on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tsushima?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tsushima.

How does Tsushima compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tsushima most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tsushima's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tsushima 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 Tsushima inspected?

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