BLUE MOUNTAIN in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026
📍 396 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
Overview
Blue Mountain in Murray Hill holds a current Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 34 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2024, including 1 Grade A result and 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures documented.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BLUE MOUNTAIN in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Feb 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
GRADE C
Oct 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live m...
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 66
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Filth flies...
GRADE A
Jan 18, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 6
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
BLUE MOUNTAIN in Murray Hill Kips Bay: News Coverage (1)
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BLUE MOUNTAIN in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE MOUNTAIN last inspected?
- BLUE MOUNTAIN was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (Grade C). The inspection score was 34 points.
- What is BLUE MOUNTAIN's current health grade?
- BLUE MOUNTAIN currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has BLUE MOUNTAIN had?
- BLUE MOUNTAIN has 4 health inspections on record from January 2024 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE MOUNTAIN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE MOUNTAIN was 66 points on August 6, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE MOUNTAIN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. BLUE MOUNTAIN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.