Inspection conducted Dec 8, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Feb 27, 2026
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
Oyishi Sushi Scores 34 Grade C Inspection - Manhattan
Published March 2, 2026 12:07 PM
230 EAST 80 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10075 · Japanese
34
Violation Score A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Manhattan, NY — Oyishi Sushi, a Japanese restaurant located at 230 East 80th Street on the Upper East Side, received a score of 34 during a health inspection conducted on December 8, 2025, placing it in the Grade C category under New York City's restaurant grading system. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 27, 2026.
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The score of 34 points exceeds the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation, the lowest letter grade assigned under the city's public grading program.
What Inspectors Found
During the December 2025 inspection, one non-critical violation was documented at the establishment:
Violation Code 09E: A wash hands sign was not posted near or above a hand washing sink.
While the inspection resulted in a score of 34 — well into Grade C range — the record indicates only a single non-critical violation was cited. The action taken by DOHMH was noted as "violations were cited in the following area(s)," meaning the restaurant was not ordered closed at the time of inspection.
It should be noted that a score of 34 with only one documented non-critical violation is unusual. Inspection scores are calculated based on the number and severity of all conditions observed during the visit. The publicly available data may not capture every detail of the inspector's scoring worksheet, and the total point value reflects the inspector's full on-site assessment.
Food Safety Context
Handwashing signage requirements are established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and align with the FDA Food Code, which mandates that food service establishments post clear reminders for employees to wash hands in designated areas. Proper hand hygiene is considered one of the most fundamental measures in preventing foodborne illness transmission in restaurant settings.
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are required to maintain conditions that protect public health. The city's inspection program evaluates restaurants on a range of criteria including food temperature control, pest activity, personal hygiene practices, facility maintenance, and proper food handling procedures. Each violation observed during an inspection is assigned a point value, with critical violations carrying higher point values than non-critical ones.
The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of the city's approximately 27,000 restaurants on a regular cycle. Restaurants that score 28 or more points on an initial inspection are typically scheduled for a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct cited violations and potentially achieve a lower score.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for Oyishi Sushi at this location. This may indicate that the December 2025 inspection was the establishment's first recorded cycle inspection, or that previous records are not reflected in the current dataset.
Without historical data, it is not possible to identify trends in the restaurant's compliance record. Future inspections will provide additional context about the establishment's ongoing adherence to health code requirements.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant letter grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns grades based on inspection scores as follows:
Grade A: 0 to 13 points — establishment is in substantial compliance with health code requirements
Grade B: 14 to 27 points — establishment has moderate violations requiring correction
Grade C: 28 or more points — establishment has significant violations that need to be addressed
Oyishi Sushi's score of 34 places it in the Grade C range. Restaurants receiving a Grade C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection. If the score does not improve sufficiently on re-inspection, the restaurant may request an adjudicatory hearing before the city's administrative tribunal.
Restaurants are required to post their current letter grade in a conspicuous location near the entrance. Consumers can verify any restaurant's inspection history and current grade through the DOHMH public database or by searching the establishment on the NYC Restaurant Inspection Results portal.
All inspection data referenced in this article is sourced from public records maintained by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Readers are encouraged to review the full inspection record for the most current information about this and any other food service establishment in New York City.
Non-Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
Non-Critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. (Code 10H)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
CRITICAL Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. (Code 04J)
Non-Critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. (Code 10H)
CRITICAL Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. (Code 04J)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. (Code 10H)
Non-Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
Non-Critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. (Code 10H)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 05D)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
CRITICAL Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding. (Code 04J)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 06C)
Non-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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. (Code 10H)
Non-Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
Non-Critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (Code 09E)
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI (Claude) to synthesize official inspection data into accessible reporting, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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Regulatory References: NYC Health Code Article 81, FDA Food Code (2022). NYC Restaurant Inspections is an independent public data reporting service. We are not affiliated with the City of New York.
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