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Class On 38th: health inspection history
55 West 38 Street, New York City, NY 10018
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- Address
- 55 West 38 Street, New York City, NY 10018
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Japanese
- Most recent grade
- Not Yet Graded
- Latest inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 (Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, Oct 17, 2024 to Jun 4, 2026
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 12 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical.
Inspection history
Jun 4, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26Grade: Not Yet GradedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 05DCritical 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.
Oct 17, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 03ACritical Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Oct 17, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- 20-01Not critical Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.