RAKU IT'S JAPANESE in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 212 EAST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Raku It's Japanese in East Midtown holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 48 points on its most recent inspection. With 4 inspections recorded between 2023 and 2026, the restaurant has received one Grade B result and has not been subject to emergency closure.
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Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
RAKU IT'S JAPANESE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE Z
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 48
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact ...
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed ...
GRADE B
Oct 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
RAKU IT'S JAPANESE in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAKU IT'S JAPANESE last inspected?
- RAKU IT'S JAPANESE was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is RAKU IT'S JAPANESE's current health grade?
- RAKU IT'S JAPANESE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has RAKU IT'S JAPANESE had?
- RAKU IT'S JAPANESE has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through April 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAKU IT'S JAPANESE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAKU IT'S JAPANESE was 48 points on January 6, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RAKU IT'S JAPANESE ever received a Grade C?
- No. RAKU IT'S JAPANESE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.