What is Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet's health inspection score?

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 7 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet last inspected?

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet was last inspected on December 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet have?

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet safe to eat at?

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet has a safety score of 7/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet serve?

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet serves Asian/Asian Fusion cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet

Name: Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet
Address: 961 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx, 10460
Rating: 7

961 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx

Last Inspected: 12/22/2025

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0Poor

Asian/Asian Fusion•Bronx

Ranked #995 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 2% of asian/asian fusion restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Dec 22, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-93

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

961 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx, NY 10460

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Dec 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High4 Med

9 total5 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10FNon-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.−5
09BThawing procedure improper.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jun 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High2 Med

8 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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