Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
February 4, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 7
Sushi Yasaka currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 4, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
February 4, 2026
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Feb 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 29, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sushi Yasaka received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2023 with a score of 7.
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.
Sushi Yasaka's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sushi Yasaka's current NYC health grade?
Sushi Yasaka does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Sushi Yasaka last inspected?
Sushi Yasaka was last inspected on February 4, 2026.
What was Sushi Yasaka's latest inspection score?
Sushi Yasaka's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Sushi Yasaka have in its latest inspection?
Sushi Yasaka had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Sushi Yasaka located?
Sushi Yasaka is located at 251 West 72nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10023.
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: 41597054
Last updated: July 3, 2026