SUSHI YASAKA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026
📍 251 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Sushi Yasaka on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SUSHI YASAKA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, supplies, or equipm...
Feb 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Nov 29, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
GRADE A
Jun 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged...
May 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting ve...
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SUSHI YASAKA in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUSHI YASAKA last inspected?
- SUSHI YASAKA was last inspected on February 4, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is SUSHI YASAKA's current health grade?
- SUSHI YASAKA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SUSHI YASAKA had?
- SUSHI YASAKA has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUSHI YASAKA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUSHI YASAKA was 47 points on May 9, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SUSHI YASAKA ever received a Grade C?
- No. SUSHI YASAKA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.