SUSHI WATAMI in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026
📍 40 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Sushi Watami in Midtown Times Square holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. The Japanese restaurant has completed 6 inspections since 2024 with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SUSHI WATAMI in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
Sep 9, 2024
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly s...
GRADE N
Sep 9, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Fo...
Sep 9, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Sep 9, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal sys...
Sep 9, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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SUSHI WATAMI in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUSHI WATAMI last inspected?
- SUSHI WATAMI was last inspected on February 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SUSHI WATAMI's current health grade?
- SUSHI WATAMI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SUSHI WATAMI had?
- SUSHI WATAMI has 6 health inspections on record from September 2024 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUSHI WATAMI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUSHI WATAMI was 22 points on September 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SUSHI WATAMI ever received a Grade C?
- No. SUSHI WATAMI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.