RAKU JAPANESE in Upper West Side (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 11, 2024
📍 57 WEST 76 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Raku Japanese on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 9 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, though it has achieved Grade A on 2 of its 7 inspections over that period.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
RAKU JAPANESE in Upper West Side (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
RAKU JAPANESE in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (7 records)
Oct 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
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.
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS foo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or finge...
Sep 28, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 14
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of rats or live rats 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 m...
GRADE A
Aug 9, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigera...
Jul 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
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RAKU JAPANESE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAKU JAPANESE last inspected?
- RAKU JAPANESE was last inspected on October 11, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is RAKU JAPANESE's current health grade?
- RAKU JAPANESE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has RAKU JAPANESE been closed by NYC Health?
- RAKU JAPANESE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has RAKU JAPANESE had?
- RAKU JAPANESE has 7 health inspections on record from July 2022 through October 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAKU JAPANESE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAKU JAPANESE was 54 points on February 22, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.