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Raku Japanese

Japanese · 57 West 76 Street · Manhattan 10023

A Grade A posted 2023-03-13. The most recent inspection (2024-10-11) scored 9 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Reopened by DOHMH on 2023-03-13.

Inspection history

2024-10-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—

2023-03-13 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2023-02-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 54

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06APersonal 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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—

2022-09-28 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 14

CodeDescriptionCritical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
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.—

2022-08-09 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 0 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HAfter 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 or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—

2022-07-25 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 31

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 3 inspections: 2023-02-22, 2022-08-09, 2022-07-25

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 4 inspections: 2023-03-13, 2023-02-22, 2022-09-28, 2022-07-25

At this address

GRADE B

24 open HPD violations — 6 class C

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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Jimmy 57 INC.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

57 West 76 Street

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