KITARO in Upper West Side (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 27, 2025
📍 510 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Kitaro, a Japanese restaurant on the Upper West Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has been closed once by inspectors since 2023 and shows mixed results across 6 inspections, with 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
KITARO in Upper West Side (Central): Emergency Closures (1)
KITARO in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE P
Feb 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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 conditio...
Jan 30, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Failure to post or...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
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.
GRADE B
Sep 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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, ...
Apr 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contaminati...
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KITARO in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KITARO last inspected?
- KITARO was last inspected on March 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is KITARO's current health grade?
- KITARO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has KITARO been closed by NYC Health?
- KITARO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KITARO had?
- KITARO has 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KITARO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KITARO was 70 points on January 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.