Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Shinsen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Latest Inspection Details
May 22, 2026
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shinsen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its June 2024 score of 7.
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.
Shinsen's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shinsen's current NYC health grade?
Shinsen currently has a A grade.
When was Shinsen last inspected?
Shinsen was last inspected on May 22, 2026.
What was Shinsen's latest inspection score?
Shinsen's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Shinsen have in its latest inspection?
Shinsen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Shinsen located?
Shinsen is located at 44 Bowery in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50074983
Last updated: June 26, 2026