GYU-KAKU in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026
📍 805 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
GYU-KAKU in Midtown Manhattan currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 39 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures documented.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
GYU-KAKU in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Design, construction, ...
GRADE Z
Sep 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 39
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 during active necessary preparation.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
Jun 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
GRADE B
Dec 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 ho...
Nov 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
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GRADE A
Nov 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or condit...
GYU-KAKU in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GYU-KAKU last inspected?
- GYU-KAKU was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is GYU-KAKU's current health grade?
- GYU-KAKU currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has GYU-KAKU had?
- GYU-KAKU has 6 health inspections on record from November 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at GYU-KAKU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GYU-KAKU was 39 points on September 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GYU-KAKU ever received a Grade C?
- No. GYU-KAKU has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.