RAKU RESTAURANT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 28, 2025
📍 48 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Houston Street, Prince Street, Spring Street
Overview
Raku Restaurant in SoHo holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The Japanese restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
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Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
RAKU RESTAURANT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
May 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
May 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
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RAKU RESTAURANT in SoHo Little Italy Hudson Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAKU RESTAURANT last inspected?
- RAKU RESTAURANT was last inspected on May 28, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RAKU RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- RAKU RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RAKU RESTAURANT had?
- RAKU RESTAURANT has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAKU RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAKU RESTAURANT was 29 points on May 18, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RAKU RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. RAKU RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.