Aji Sushi

838 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
39
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

AJI SUSHI in Manhattan, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, resulting in a high-risk designation. Inspectors identified five critical and four minor violations, including the presence of mice and the improper storage of toxic chemicals. While previous inspections were categorized as medium-risk, this latest report notes concerns regarding food contamination protection and pest control practices.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
39
Oct 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jul 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Violations — Mar 9, 2026 Inspection
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Food, 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.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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.
06A
Critical
Not Critical