KOUZAN in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025
📍 685 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Kouzan, a Japanese restaurant on the Upper West Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, with mixed results including 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KOUZAN in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Sep 10, 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.
Jan 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized an...
GRADE B
Oct 2, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Aug 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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...
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KOUZAN in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOUZAN last inspected?
- KOUZAN was last inspected on September 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is KOUZAN's current health grade?
- KOUZAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KOUZAN had?
- KOUZAN has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOUZAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOUZAN was 32 points on August 30, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOUZAN ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOUZAN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.