RAMEN KU-RAKU in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025
📍 3952 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Ramen Ku-Raku in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
RAMEN KU-RAKU in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Thawing procedure improper.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the ve...
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food ...
GRADE A
Sep 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
Dec 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resu...
Dec 8, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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RAMEN KU-RAKU in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAMEN KU-RAKU last inspected?
- RAMEN KU-RAKU was last inspected on August 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RAMEN KU-RAKU's current health grade?
- RAMEN KU-RAKU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RAMEN KU-RAKU had?
- RAMEN KU-RAKU has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAMEN KU-RAKU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAMEN KU-RAKU was 28 points on March 11, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RAMEN KU-RAKU ever received a Grade C?
- No. RAMEN KU-RAKU has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.