Sei Less Health Inspection Grade
Asian/asian Fusion · 158 West 38th Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
26
Last inspection
January 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 7
Sei Less currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 9, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
January 9, 2026
- Date
- January 9, 2026
- Type
- Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jan 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sei Less does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Sei Less's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sei Less's current NYC health grade?
Sei Less currently has a N grade.
When was Sei Less last inspected?
Sei Less was last inspected on January 9, 2026.
What was Sei Less's latest inspection score?
Sei Less's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Sei Less have in its latest inspection?
Sei Less had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Sei Less located?
Sei Less is located at 158 West 38th Street in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50044591
Last updated: June 26, 2026