New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Fushimi at Times Square during an inspection on 07/23/2025.
Fushimi at Times Square is positioned at 311 West 43 Street in the Times Square area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
The inspection report documents: "04h. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan. (critical: critical). 02b. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 1." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to temperature control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. Per USDA Safe Temperature Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The FDA Sanitation Standards clearly states that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
City health officials have required that Fushimi at Times Square promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| Council District | 03 |
| Census Tract | 012100 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| Longitude | -73.98992193871 |
| CAMIS | 50131473 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Japanese |
| Latitude | 40.758172574083 |
| BIN | 1024965 |
| BBL | 1010340022 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| ZIPCODE | 10036 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| BUILDING | 311 |
| SCORE | 30 |
| Community Board | 104 |
| DBA | FUSHIMI AT TIMES SQUARE |
| NTA | MN15 |
| STREET | WEST 43 STREET |
| PHONE | 9173450323 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04H; 02B; 04N; 08A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. || 04N: Filth 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 04N: Filth 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
