SUSHI WATAMI.

NYC Health Dept

40 WEST 37 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 12 points (Feb 2026). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

SEP 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

SEP 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“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.

Not Critical Other

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

SEP 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

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