MR. TAKA RAMEN in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 23, 2025
📍 170 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Prince Street
Overview
Mr. Taka Ramen on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
MR. TAKA RAMEN in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 food...
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused...
May 12, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
No hand w...
May 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Mar 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE B
Jan 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
Dec 27, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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MR. TAKA RAMEN in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MR. TAKA RAMEN last inspected?
- MR. TAKA RAMEN was last inspected on June 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is MR. TAKA RAMEN's current health grade?
- MR. TAKA RAMEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MR. TAKA RAMEN had?
- MR. TAKA RAMEN has 7 health inspections on record from December 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MR. TAKA RAMEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MR. TAKA RAMEN was 25 points on January 11, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MR. TAKA RAMEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. MR. TAKA RAMEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.