ARI SUSHI in Hell's Kitchen
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026
📍 402 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
Ari Sushi in Hell's Kitchen has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 38 points across 7 inspections, though it received a Grade A on one prior inspection.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
ARI SUSHI in Hell's Kitchen: Emergency Closures (2)
ARI SUSHI in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Feb 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE Z
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
...
Mar 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Food contact surface n...
GRADE P
Jun 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Single service article...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 dispen...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Feb 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
ARI SUSHI in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ARI SUSHI last inspected?
- ARI SUSHI was last inspected on February 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is ARI SUSHI's current health grade?
- ARI SUSHI currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has ARI SUSHI been closed by NYC Health?
- ARI SUSHI has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ARI SUSHI had?
- ARI SUSHI has 7 health inspections on record from February 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ARI SUSHI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ARI SUSHI was 41 points on June 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.