TONGKATSU in Manhattan
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected May 29, 2019
📍 137 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Tongkatsu on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12. However, the restaurant was subject to 2 emergency closures between 2018 and 2019, when inspectors identified imminent public health hazards. Of 5 total inspections on record, only 1 resulted in a Grade A, with no inspections recorded since 2019.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
TONGKATSU in Manhattan: Emergency Closures (2)
TONGKATSU in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (5 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
May 29, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
🚫 CLOSURE
May 29, 2019
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Jun 12, 2018
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2018
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Thawing procedures improper.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Jun 12, 2018
— 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:
20D
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TONGKATSU in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TONGKATSU last inspected?
- TONGKATSU was last inspected on May 29, 2019 (Grade A). The inspection score was 35 points.
- What is TONGKATSU's current health grade?
- TONGKATSU currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has TONGKATSU been closed by NYC Health?
- TONGKATSU 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 TONGKATSU had?
- TONGKATSU has 5 health inspections on record from June 2018 through May 2019. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TONGKATSU?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TONGKATSU was 35 points on May 29, 2019. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.