YAKINIKU GEN in East Village
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025
📍 218 EAST 9 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Astor Place
Overview
Yakiniku Gen in the East Village has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The Japanese restaurant scored 22 points on its most recent 2025 inspection, which would fall in the Grade B range, but remains in pending status. With 12 inspections conducted so far this year, the restaurant is actively monitored by the Health Department.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
YAKINIKU GEN in East Village: Full Inspection History (12 records)
Dec 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 vendor.
Nuisance created or al...
Dec 29, 2025
— 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.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or an...
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Dec 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 vendor.
Violations:
06C
Dec 29, 2025
— 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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessib...
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Dec 29, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 vendor.
Failure to post or con...
Dec 29, 2025
— 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
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 vendor.
Violations:
06C
YAKINIKU GEN in East Village: News Coverage (1)
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YAKINIKU GEN in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YAKINIKU GEN last inspected?
- YAKINIKU GEN was last inspected on December 29, 2025 (Grade N).
- What is YAKINIKU GEN's current health grade?
- YAKINIKU GEN currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has YAKINIKU GEN had?
- YAKINIKU GEN has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at YAKINIKU GEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YAKINIKU GEN was 22 points on December 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YAKINIKU GEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. YAKINIKU GEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.