TAKUMEN in Long Island City Hunters Point
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 18, 2025
📍 5-50 50 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11101 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Takumen in Long Island City has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A based on its most recent inspection scoring 13 points, though its inspection history across 6 visits includes 1 Grade C result and mixed compliance over the past two years.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
TAKUMEN in Long Island City Hunters Point: Emergency Closures (2)
TAKUMEN in Long Island City Hunters Point: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
GRADE C
Mar 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 21
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored,...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Apr 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot a...
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TAKUMEN in Long Island City Hunters Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TAKUMEN last inspected?
- TAKUMEN was last inspected on March 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is TAKUMEN's current health grade?
- TAKUMEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has TAKUMEN been closed by NYC Health?
- TAKUMEN 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 TAKUMEN had?
- TAKUMEN has 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TAKUMEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TAKUMEN was 65 points on March 18, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.