RAKU HELL'S KITCHEN
GRADE AThursday, March 27, 2025
Address
776 9 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10019
Cuisine
Japanese
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
2 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
10H
Sanitization not provided for utensil washing
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths
📋 Code Requirements
Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time
CDC Risk Factor:
Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
⚠ CRITICAL
09B
Thawing procedure improper
Thawing procedure improper.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen
📋 Code Requirements
Thaw under refrigeration, under cold running water, in microwave, or as part of cooking
CDC Risk Factor:
Improper Holding/Time & Temperature
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).