KOTOBUKI in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026
📍 30 VANDAM STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Houston Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Kotobuki in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2024, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KOTOBUKI in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Mar 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Aug 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Mar 7, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reu...
KOTOBUKI in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Kotobuki Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan Published Mar 6, 2026Browse Related
KOTOBUKI in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KOTOBUKI last inspected?
- KOTOBUKI was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 37 points.
- What is KOTOBUKI's current health grade?
- KOTOBUKI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KOTOBUKI had?
- KOTOBUKI has 3 health inspections on record from March 2024 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KOTOBUKI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KOTOBUKI was 37 points on March 3, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KOTOBUKI ever received a Grade C?
- No. KOTOBUKI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.