Wabi Nori

115 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Wabi Nori's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wabi Nori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wabi Nori on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Wabi Nori?

Across the inspection record, tobacco or electronic cigarette use has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Wabi Nori.

How does Wabi Nori compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Wabi Nori most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Wabi Nori means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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