SEN SAKANA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025
📍 28 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Jewish/Kosher
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Sen Sakana in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SEN SAKANA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 18, 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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Dec 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Dec 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jan 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
Jan 11, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Violations:
28-04
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SEN SAKANA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SEN SAKANA last inspected?
- SEN SAKANA was last inspected on August 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is SEN SAKANA's current health grade?
- SEN SAKANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SEN SAKANA had?
- SEN SAKANA has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SEN SAKANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SEN SAKANA was 55 points on January 11, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SEN SAKANA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. SEN SAKANA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.