KUU in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 3, 2025
📍 1275 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
KUU, a Japanese restaurant on the Upper East Side, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 9 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed results, including 1 Grade A and 2 Grade C scores, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KUU in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 ...
Apr 3, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 fli...
GRADE C
Apr 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Apr 2, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
May 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Non-food cont...
May 2, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Nov 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity...
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KUU in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KUU last inspected?
- KUU was last inspected on April 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is KUU's current health grade?
- KUU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KUU had?
- KUU has 7 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KUU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KUU was 34 points on April 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KUU ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. KUU has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.