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Japanese · Times Square, Manhattan

Sozai

19 West 45 Street, Manhattan 10036 · 9178532885

N/A NYC grade
39 Clean Score
46 Inspection score
Apr 16, 2026 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Inspection history

Apr 16, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score 46

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 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. (critical)
  • 10B — 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of. (critical)
  • 06G — HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
Apr 16, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 28-04 — Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department (critical)
Jul 30, 2024 · Grade A · Score 12

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

  • 02F — Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)

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