IMASA NORI in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 29, 2025
📍 243 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Imasa Nori in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
IMASA NORI in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Sep 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected ...
Jul 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Cold TCS food item he...
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2023
— 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
IMASA NORI in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was IMASA NORI last inspected?
- IMASA NORI was last inspected on September 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is IMASA NORI's current health grade?
- IMASA NORI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has IMASA NORI had?
- IMASA NORI has 3 health inspections on record from August 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at IMASA NORI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at IMASA NORI was 37 points on July 31, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has IMASA NORI ever received a Grade C?
- No. IMASA NORI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.