OCT 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
RAKU JAPANESE.
NYC Health Dept
57 WEST 76 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded A, 9 points (Mar 2023). Other cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.
6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Oct 2024.
Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 13
2023
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
FEB 22
2023
FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fing
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
SEP 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 under
AUG 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F o
Anti-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 liq
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JUL 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 5 CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Cold 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 dur
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