SOZAI in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 19 WEST 45 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Sozai in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on a single inspection in 2024 where it scored 12 points. With limited inspection history on record, the restaurant has not experienced any emergency closures.
2
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SOZAI in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (2 records)
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
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
GRADE A
Jul 30, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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SOZAI in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SOZAI last inspected?
- SOZAI was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 46 points.
- What is SOZAI's current health grade?
- SOZAI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SOZAI had?
- SOZAI has 2 health inspections on record from July 2024 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SOZAI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SOZAI was 46 points on April 16, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SOZAI ever received a Grade C?
- No. SOZAI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.