KOKU RAMEN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025
📍 2 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Asian/Asian Fusion
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Koku Ramen in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating from 2022 to 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KOKU RAMEN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Nov 24, 2025
— 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.
Pesticide not properly...
GRADE A
Aug 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Mar 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Feb 27, 2023
— 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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Dec 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
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KOKU RAMEN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOKU RAMEN last inspected?
- KOKU RAMEN was last inspected on November 24, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is KOKU RAMEN's current health grade?
- KOKU RAMEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KOKU RAMEN had?
- KOKU RAMEN has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOKU RAMEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOKU RAMEN was 23 points on December 8, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOKU RAMEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOKU RAMEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.