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Dragon Sushi: health inspection history

1272 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10027

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Address
1272 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City, NY 10027
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Japanese
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Sep 3, 2025
Latest inspection
Sep 3, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Oct 11, 2023 to Sep 3, 2025

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 9 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 11 points. Among 148 graded restaurants in ZIP 10027, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Sep 3, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Apr 23, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Oct 11, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06BCritical Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 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.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

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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.