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Sake Bar Decibel

240 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Japanese East Village (212) 979-2733

Grade A · as of Apr 23, 2026

Sake Bar Decibel was last inspected on April 23, 2026 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 23, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 12 points (A range)

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFacility

    A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Official wording (code 05D)

    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 acceptable hand-drying device.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    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.

ABMay 22, 2024: 2224/05Apr 23, 2026: 121226/04
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 2 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

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