TEMASKE in East Village

⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C Last inspected Aug 14, 2024
📍 157 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10003  ·  🍽️ Japanese  ·  🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Astor Place
Overview

Temaske, a Japanese restaurant in the East Village, has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 3 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C with an inspection score of 31 points, and has received that grade on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 8 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has not yet earned a Grade A or Grade B.

8
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
3
Closures

TEMASKE in East Village: Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for TEMASKE
Date Grade Score Type
Mar 28, 2023 CLOSED 91 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 10, 2022 CLOSED 15 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Jan 7, 2022 CLOSED 40 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

TEMASKE in East Village: Full Inspection History (8 records)

GRADE C Aug 14, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
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...
Violations: 08A 10F 02G 04N 10B 04K 09B
Oct 17, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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 and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations: 05D 04N 04A 08A 04L 20-05 10G
GRADE P Mar 31, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Violations: 09C 10F 10B
Mar 30, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibil...
Violations: 04L 04K 10F 08A 10B 18-14
🚫 CLOSURE Mar 28, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 91
Evidence of mice or live mice 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 ...
Jan 12, 2022 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 10, 2022 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. Plumbing not properly instal...
Violations: 10F 10B 04K 08A
🚫 CLOSURE Jan 7, 2022 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 40
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, haz...
Violations: 10B 22A 06D 08A 10F 10J 04H 18C 10I 04L 04K
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🏙️ Manhattan 📍 East Village 🍽️ Japanese 🚇 Union Square-14th Street 🚇 Astor Place

TEMASKE in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions

When was TEMASKE last inspected?
TEMASKE was last inspected on August 14, 2024 (Grade C). The inspection score was 31 points.
What is TEMASKE's current health grade?
TEMASKE currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
How many times has TEMASKE been closed by NYC Health?
TEMASKE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has TEMASKE had?
TEMASKE has 8 health inspections on record from January 2022 through August 2024. Grade C on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at TEMASKE?
The worst inspection score recorded at TEMASKE was 91 points on March 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.