8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI

GRADE A

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Overview

8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI in East Midtown Turtle Bay received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on February 25, 2025, scoring 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
330 EAST 53 STREET
Manhattan, NY 10022
Cuisine
Japanese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
2 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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.

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI — Inspection Questions

Did 8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI pass their NYC health inspection on February 25, 2025?
8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI passed with an A grade on February 25, 2025 with a score of 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did 8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI have?
8 KEALOHA JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10E mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10E (Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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.) is a critical violation. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment 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. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Accurate thermometer not provided or pro to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.