TABETOMO in East Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025
📍 131 AVENUE A, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
Tabetomo in the East Village has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points, though its inspection history shows mixed results across 5 inspections, including one Grade C citation.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
TABETOMO in East Village: Emergency Closures (2)
TABETOMO in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Dec 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
After co...
GRADE C
Feb 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phori...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 42
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above...
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TABETOMO in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TABETOMO last inspected?
- TABETOMO was last inspected on August 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is TABETOMO's current health grade?
- TABETOMO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has TABETOMO been closed by NYC Health?
- TABETOMO 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 TABETOMO had?
- TABETOMO has 5 health inspections on record from February 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TABETOMO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TABETOMO was 42 points on February 8, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.