Utshob
130 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10009
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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.
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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Second Compliance Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 13 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 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.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 48 rodent inspections on record, 19 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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