TAKUMI OMAKASE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025
📍 181 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Takumi Omakase on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
TAKUMI OMAKASE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Oct 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Mar 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
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TAKUMI OMAKASE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TAKUMI OMAKASE last inspected?
- TAKUMI OMAKASE was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is TAKUMI OMAKASE's current health grade?
- TAKUMI OMAKASE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TAKUMI OMAKASE had?
- TAKUMI OMAKASE has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TAKUMI OMAKASE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TAKUMI OMAKASE was 21 points on March 7, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TAKUMI OMAKASE ever received a Grade C?
- No. TAKUMI OMAKASE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.