Wagamama

210 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wagamama five times, with records going back to 2024. Wagamama was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from six violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited three times.

Wagamama's latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Sep 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

02G

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

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wagamama last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wagamama on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wagamama?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wagamama.

How does Wagamama compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Wagamama most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Wagamama's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wagamama have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wagamama 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 Wagamama inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wagamama is inspected around three times per year on average.

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