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Japas NY

9 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016

Japanese Murray Hill-Kips Bay (212) 679-4040

Grade A · as of Dec 9, 2025

Japas NY was last inspected on December 9, 2025 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 9, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 12 points (A range)

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

    Official wording (code 06C)

    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.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

    Official wording (code 10B)

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • PaperworkFood handling

    No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

    Official wording (code 09E)

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

ABApr 8, 2023: 121223/04Dec 9, 2025: 121225/12
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 12 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

      Official wording (code 06E)

      Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 06F)

      Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    • PaperworkFood handling

      No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

      Official wording (code 09E)

      Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.