HIBACHI EXPRESS in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025
📍 536 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Chinese/Japanese
Overview
Hibachi Express in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 10 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
HIBACHI EXPRESS in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
May 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice ...
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to...
Mar 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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GRADE A
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
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HIBACHI EXPRESS in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was HIBACHI EXPRESS last inspected?
- HIBACHI EXPRESS was last inspected on September 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is HIBACHI EXPRESS's current health grade?
- HIBACHI EXPRESS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has HIBACHI EXPRESS had?
- HIBACHI EXPRESS has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at HIBACHI EXPRESS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at HIBACHI EXPRESS was 23 points on March 14, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has HIBACHI EXPRESS ever received a Grade C?
- No. HIBACHI EXPRESS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.