Raku Hell's Kitchen
776 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
The latest inspection was 1 year ago — conditions may have changed. Grade A at that time, with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Mar 27, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 27, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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