SHIMA SUSHI in East Midtown Turtle Bay
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025
📍 226 EAST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Shima Sushi in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. However, the restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2022, and across 9 inspections its record includes 1 prior Grade C result, indicating a mixed compliance history.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
SHIMA SUSHI in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Emergency Closures (4)
SHIMA SUSHI in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
GRADE Z
Aug 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 99
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 99
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
Jan 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Anti-si...
GRADE C
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 67
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 67
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
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SHIMA SUSHI in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHIMA SUSHI last inspected?
- SHIMA SUSHI was last inspected on December 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is SHIMA SUSHI's current health grade?
- SHIMA SUSHI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SHIMA SUSHI been closed by NYC Health?
- SHIMA SUSHI has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SHIMA SUSHI had?
- SHIMA SUSHI has 9 health inspections on record from November 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHIMA SUSHI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHIMA SUSHI was 99 points on August 27, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.