OTANI

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Overview

OTANI was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on February 10, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
59 NASSAU STREET
Manhattan, NY 10038
Cuisine
Japanese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
10 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-06

NYC Health Code Violation 28-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 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:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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OTANI — Inspection Questions

Did OTANI pass their NYC health inspection on February 10, 2026?
OTANI was closed by the health department on February 10, 2026 with a score of 66 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did OTANI have?
OTANI 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 28-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 28-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.