A
Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
MEW health grade & inspection history
53 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
12
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 46% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Apr 14, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 14, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Score trend
MEW inspection history
28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 23, 2024 | — | 40 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 12, 2024 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 31, 2023 | — | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 02GRecorded in 4 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Official location
MEW on the map
Common questions
MEW inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for MEW?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 14, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was MEW last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 14, 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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