Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
46
Last inspection
April 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
34 / 12
Sozai currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 16, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 46 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Latest Inspection Details
April 16, 2026
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 46
- Critical points
- 34
- Non-critical points
- 12
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sozai received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2024 with a score of 12.
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.
Sozai's latest score: 46
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sozai's current NYC health grade?
Sozai does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Sozai last inspected?
Sozai was last inspected on April 16, 2026.
What was Sozai's latest inspection score?
Sozai's latest inspection score was 46 points.
How many violations did Sozai have in its latest inspection?
Sozai had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Sozai located?
Sozai is located at 19 West 45th Street in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 50153165
Last updated: July 3, 2026