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Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
DONBURIYA health grade & inspection history
253 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 20% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 2 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 3, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 3, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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.
Score trend
DONBURIYA inspection history
20 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 5, 2025 | C | 33 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Feb 5, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Aug 2, 2024 | — | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 30, 2024 | — | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 26, 2024 | — | 17 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 24, 2024 | — | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Jul 18, 2024 | — | 87 | 12 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 23, 2023 | C | 31 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 08ARecorded in 6 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04KRecorded in 5 inspections
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 10BRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06FRecorded in 2 inspections
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
DONBURIYA on the map
Common questions
DONBURIYA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DONBURIYA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 3, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was DONBURIYA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 3, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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