Koo Thai
1758 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10128
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (10 months ago).
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 18, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Trans Fat / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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