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Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
SUSHI WATAMI health grade & inspection history
40 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 3, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 3, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 3, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 05DCritical violation
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
SUSHI WATAMI inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | 22 | 4 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | — | 3 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
SUSHI WATAMI on the map
Common questions
SUSHI WATAMI inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SUSHI WATAMI?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 3, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was SUSHI WATAMI last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 3, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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