Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
30
Last inspection
January 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 6
Wabi Nori currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2026 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 30 points.
Latest Violations
4 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.
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 21, 2026
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 30
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Wabi Nori 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.
Wabi Nori's latest score: 30
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wabi Nori's current NYC health grade?
Wabi Nori currently has a N grade.
When was Wabi Nori last inspected?
Wabi Nori was last inspected on January 21, 2026.
What was Wabi Nori's latest inspection score?
Wabi Nori's latest inspection score was 30 points.
How many violations did Wabi Nori have in its latest inspection?
Wabi Nori had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Wabi Nori located?
Wabi Nori is located at 115 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50166327
Last updated: July 3, 2026