Kimika
30 KENMARE STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 10, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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