OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025
📍 538 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Otto's Shrunken Head in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. All 3 inspections between 2023 and 2025 have resulted in Grade A, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD in East Village: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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...
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD last inspected?
- OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD's current health grade?
- OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD had?
- OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD was 11 points on June 6, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD ever received a Grade C?
- No. OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.