ZEST SUSHI

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Overview

ZEST SUSHI in Lower East Side underwent a NYC health inspection on May 19, 2026. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
249 BROOME STREET
Manhattan, NY 10002
Cuisine
Japanese
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-01

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Fa to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ZEST SUSHI — Inspection Questions

Did ZEST SUSHI pass their NYC health inspection on May 19, 2026?
ZEST SUSHI underwent inspection on May 19, 2026. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did ZEST SUSHI have?
ZEST SUSHI 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 28-01 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-01 (Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.) is a critical violation. Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Fa to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.