HAMACHI 34 in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026
📍 56 EAST 34 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Hamachi 34, a Japanese restaurant in Midtown South, currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH with a score of 27 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
HAMACHI 34 in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jun 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
GRADE Z
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, incl...
Feb 18, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance...
Feb 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Nov 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food o...
Dec 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact pro...
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HAMACHI 34 in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HAMACHI 34 last inspected?
- HAMACHI 34 was last inspected on June 22, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 49 points.
- What is HAMACHI 34's current health grade?
- HAMACHI 34 currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has HAMACHI 34 had?
- HAMACHI 34 has 6 health inspections on record from December 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at HAMACHI 34?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HAMACHI 34 was 49 points on June 22, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HAMACHI 34 ever received a Grade C?
- No. HAMACHI 34 has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.