Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
24
Last inspection
May 20, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 2
Choji currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 20, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 20, 2026
- Date
- May 20, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 20, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Choji does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Choji's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choji's current NYC health grade?
Choji currently has a N grade.
When was Choji last inspected?
Choji was last inspected on May 20, 2026.
What was Choji's latest inspection score?
Choji's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Choji have in its latest inspection?
Choji had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Choji located?
Choji is located at 46 East 8th Street in Manhattan, NY 10003.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50175886
Last updated: July 3, 2026