SOBA NOODLE AZUMA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025
📍 251 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Soba Noodle Azuma in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SOBA NOODLE AZUMA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not pr...
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Apr 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
SOBA NOODLE AZUMA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOBA NOODLE AZUMA last inspected?
- SOBA NOODLE AZUMA was last inspected on November 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is SOBA NOODLE AZUMA's current health grade?
- SOBA NOODLE AZUMA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SOBA NOODLE AZUMA had?
- SOBA NOODLE AZUMA has 3 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOBA NOODLE AZUMA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOBA NOODLE AZUMA was 20 points on November 24, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SOBA NOODLE AZUMA ever received a Grade C?
- No. SOBA NOODLE AZUMA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.