Japanese · 177 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Trust Score
Grade pending adjudication
#458 of 566 japanese restaurants in Manhattan
Pest history: Pest control inadequate (Jul 2025) · Flies found (Jul 2025, Apr 2025) · Outdoor dining pests (Apr 2025) · Roaches found (Sep 2024, Aug 2024)
6 food safety issues on latest inspection
Food safety issues (6)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Frozen food thawed at room temperature or by other unsafe method
Frozen food thawed at room temperature or by other unsafe method
No food thermometer or thermometer not accurate
No food thermometer or thermometer not accurate
Other issues (2)
Below average — cleaner than 19% of peers. Improved from 35 to 19 pts over 12 months
Food safety (6)
No evidence of regular pest control measures
No evidence of regular pest control measures
Flies in food preparation areas
Flies in food preparation areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (8)
C
Aug 24
B
Apr 25
P
Aug 25
Lower score = fewer violations = better
Food safety (6)
No evidence of regular pest control measures
No evidence of regular pest control measures
Flies in food preparation areas
Flies in food preparation areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (8)
No violations found. All items passed.
Food safety (6)
Evidence of pests in outdoor dining area
Evidence of pests in outdoor dining area
Flies in food preparation areas
Flies in food preparation areas
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Other (4)
Food safety (4)
Current letter grade card not displayed or posted improperly
Current letter grade card not displayed or posted improperly
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Other (8)
Food safety (4)
Current letter grade card not displayed or posted improperly
Current letter grade card not displayed or posted improperly
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Other (8)
Food safety (2)
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Other (4)
Food safety (2)
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Other (4)
Food safety (4)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Staff member missing required food safety training
Food obtained from an unapproved or unknown source
Food obtained from an unapproved or unknown source
Other (4)