SUSHI KAI

GRADE A

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Overview

SUSHI KAI in East Village received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 13, 2024, scoring 8 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
332 EAST 9 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10003
Cuisine
Japanese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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SUSHI KAI — Inspection Questions

Did SUSHI KAI pass their NYC health inspection on March 13, 2024?
SUSHI KAI passed with an A grade on March 13, 2024 with a score of 8 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did SUSHI KAI have?
SUSHI KAI had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants