Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
24
Last inspection
July 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 2
Japonica currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 2, 2025 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 2, 2025
- Date
- July 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Japonica has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and January 2023. Its latest score was 24, lower than its January 2023 score of 25.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Japonica's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Japonica's current NYC health grade?
Japonica currently has a B grade.
When was Japonica last inspected?
Japonica was last inspected on July 2, 2025.
What was Japonica's latest inspection score?
Japonica's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did Japonica have in its latest inspection?
Japonica had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Japonica located?
Japonica is located at 90 University Place in Manhattan, NY 10003.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50077659
Last updated: June 26, 2026