1,058 Japanese restaurants inspected. 93.4% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,058 Japanese restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 93.4% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 93.5%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAKI A MANO | Manhattan | C | 37 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| TSUKUSHI | Manhattan | C | 35 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| KOHARU | Brooklyn | C | 34 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 23 | 91.3% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 174 | 94.8% | 0.6% |
| Manhattan | 386 | 93.3% | 0.5% |
| Queens | 129 | 93.0% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 30 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 694 Japanese restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 93.4% of all graded Japanese establishments.
0.4% 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.