Manhattan, NY — Sendo, a Japanese restaurant located at 876 6th Avenue in Manhattan, received a Grade B score of 22 following a health inspection conducted on April 29, 2025. Inspectors from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) documented two critical violations during the evaluation. The score places the restaurant in the upper range of Grade B, five points from the Grade C threshold of 28.

What Inspectors Found

The DOHMH inspection identified two critical violations at the establishment, with no non-critical violations recorded.

The first critical violation, cited under Code 06A, involved inadequate personal cleanliness. Inspectors noted issues that may have included soiled outer garments with possible contaminants, absence of effective hair restraints where required, jewelry worn on hands or arms, or fingernail polish worn without fingernails being kept clean and trimmed.

The second critical violation, cited under Code 04H, involved raw, cooked, or prepared food that was found to be adulterated, contaminated, or cross-contaminated, or food that was not discarded in accordance with the establishment's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan. This violation relates directly to the handling and safety of food served to customers.

No closure action was taken during this inspection. The DOHMH noted that violations were cited in the identified areas.

Food Safety Context

Both violations documented at Sendo relate to core food safety principles outlined in NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. Personal hygiene requirements exist to prevent the transfer of pathogens from food handlers to the food supply. Hair restraints, clean garments, and restrictions on hand jewelry are standard protective measures in commercial food preparation environments.

The food adulteration and cross-contamination violation is particularly significant in Japanese cuisine preparation, where raw fish and other proteins are commonly handled alongside cooked and ready-to-eat items. Proper HACCP protocols require clear separation of raw and prepared foods, appropriate temperature controls, and documented procedures for discarding food that may have been compromised.

A score of 22 places Sendo near the upper boundary of the Grade B range. While the restaurant maintains a passing grade, the proximity to Grade C territory indicates areas requiring attention.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH database for this establishment at this location. This appears to be the first recorded inspection in the current dataset.

It should be noted that this inspection was conducted on April 29, 2025, with the data released by DOHMH on March 4, 2026. Conditions at the restaurant may have changed since the inspection date.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on violation point totals:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points — minimal violations identified
  • Grade B: 14-27 points — moderate violations documented
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — significant violations recorded

Sendo's score of 22 falls within the Grade B range. Restaurants receiving a B or C grade may request a re-inspection or an adjudicatory hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.

Consumers can verify current restaurant grades and inspection details through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database or by checking the grade card posted at the establishment's entrance. Full inspection records for all NYC restaurants are available as public data through NYC Open Data.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Sendo including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.