SHINSEN in Chinatown Two Bridges
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 25, 2025
📍 44 BOWERY, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
Shinsen in Chinatown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its graded inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
SHINSEN in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (4 records)
Oct 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
GRADE A
Jun 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination d...
Oct 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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SHINSEN in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SHINSEN last inspected?
- SHINSEN was last inspected on October 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 65 points.
- What is SHINSEN's current health grade?
- SHINSEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SHINSEN had?
- SHINSEN has 4 health inspections on record from October 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SHINSEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SHINSEN was 65 points on October 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SHINSEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. SHINSEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.