YAKINIKU GEN in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025
📍 250 EAST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Yakiniku Gen in Midtown Manhattan currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 41 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received one Grade C result, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
YAKINIKU GEN in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Sep 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Persona...
Jun 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
Feb 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
GRADE C
Mar 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Evidence of mice or live mice 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 accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Establishme...
Mar 13, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eg...
May 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
YAKINIKU GEN in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was YAKINIKU GEN last inspected?
- YAKINIKU GEN was last inspected on September 11, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 41 points.
- What is YAKINIKU GEN's current health grade?
- YAKINIKU GEN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has YAKINIKU GEN had?
- YAKINIKU GEN has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through September 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at YAKINIKU GEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at YAKINIKU GEN was 41 points on September 11, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has YAKINIKU GEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. YAKINIKU GEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.