RAKU RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

48 MACDOUGAL STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (May 2025). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

MAR 12

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Not Critical Sanitation

MAY 18

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Food Temperature

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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