1,065 Japanese restaurants inspected. 91.5% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,065 Japanese restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 91.5% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 92.5%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.5% of graded Japanese establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Japanese restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT + CHARCOAL | Brooklyn | C | 39 | Mar 06, 2024 |
| QUICK GRILL JAPAN | Staten Island | C | 38 | Jan 05, 2026 |
| PENN SUSHI | Manhattan | C | 33 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| WASABI SUSHI & BENTO | Manhattan | C | 28 | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 25 | 92.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 182 | 90.7% | 0.5% |
| Manhattan | 373 | 91.4% | 0.5% |
| Queens | 142 | 92.3% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 26 | 92.3% | 3.8% |
There are currently 686 Japanese restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 91.5% of all graded Japanese establishments.
0.5% of graded Japanese restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Japanese restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.