KARAKATTA in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026
📍 230 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Karakatta in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, with mixed results including 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspection
KARAKATTA in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Violations:
02G
Jul 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 ...
GRADE B
Jan 4, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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 underneath the unit.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand...
Dec 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
Design, construction, materials used or mainten...
KARAKATTA in Greenwich Village: News Coverage (1)
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KARAKATTA in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KARAKATTA last inspected?
- KARAKATTA was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is KARAKATTA's current health grade?
- KARAKATTA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KARAKATTA had?
- KARAKATTA has 4 health inspections on record from December 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KARAKATTA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KARAKATTA was 35 points on December 19, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KARAKATTA ever received a Grade C?
- No. KARAKATTA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.