SUSHI COUNTER in East Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026
📍 521 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Sushi Counter in the East Village holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent 2025 inspection. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record in 2025 with no emergency closures and no Grade B or C results.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SUSHI COUNTER in East Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Jul 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
04N
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
Dec 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Apr 8, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 71
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Thawing procedure impro...
Apr 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Thawing procedure improper.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material...
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SUSHI COUNTER in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUSHI COUNTER last inspected?
- SUSHI COUNTER was last inspected on July 22, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 21 points.
- What is SUSHI COUNTER's current health grade?
- SUSHI COUNTER currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has SUSHI COUNTER had?
- SUSHI COUNTER has 7 health inspections on record from April 2025 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUSHI COUNTER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUSHI COUNTER was 71 points on April 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SUSHI COUNTER ever received a Grade C?
- No. SUSHI COUNTER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.