Kenka
25 ST MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, 10003
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 12, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 22, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 27 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 9 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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