A
Latest inspection: Grade A 12 points · Aug 14, 2026

Japanese · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD health grade & inspection history

276 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10001

12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 34% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 2 points above the local median

Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 14, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD

Kaiten Zushi Nomad is a Japanese restaurant in Manhattan's Midtown South, Flatiron, and Union Square area. Its name points to a sushi-focused format built around kaiten-style presentation, making it a natural fit for a casual Japanese meal in a busy central neighborhood. This profile also lets you check the restaurant's NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

Japanese

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 14, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06C
    Critical 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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 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.

Score trend

KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD inspection history

1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 14, 2026A123Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 14, 2025A133Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 27, 2023A132Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Aug 22, 2023Not assigned284Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial 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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 2 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.

Official location

KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD on the map

Common questions

KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 12 violation points on Aug 14, 2026.

When was KAITEN ZUSHI NOMAD last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 14, 2026.

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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