What is Wabi Nori's health inspection score?

Wabi Nori has a SafeDine safety score of 25 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wabi Nori last inspected?

Wabi Nori was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wabi Nori have?

Wabi Nori has 7 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wabi Nori safe to eat at?

Wabi Nori has a safety score of 25/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Wabi Nori serve?

Wabi Nori serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wabi Nori

Name: Wabi Nori
Address: 115 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Rating: 25

115 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Poor

Japanese•Manhattan

Ranked #998 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 35% of japanese restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Jan 21, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-75

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

115 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

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

4 High3 Med

7 total4 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−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−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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