SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025
📍 322 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Sasabune Express New York in East Midtown holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 20 points as of 2025. The Japanese restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Oct 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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.
Food, s...
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of m...
GRADE A
May 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other to...
May 23, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
Violations:
19-04
SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK last inspected?
- SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK was last inspected on October 2, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK's current health grade?
- SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK had?
- SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK has 5 health inspections on record from May 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK was 36 points on March 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK ever received a Grade C?
- No. SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.