Grade AJapaneseNo recent inspection

Tongkatsu

137 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 29, 2019 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 29, 2019

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

    Lighting Inadequate

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 29, 2019Grade PendingTrans Fat / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Jun 12, 2018Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 46 rodent inspections on record, 13 finding rat activity.
  • 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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