Cho-Ko Restaurant

59 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Cho-Ko Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to three.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Cho-Ko Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10B
78
Jan 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
95
Nov 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cho-Ko Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cho-Ko Restaurant on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cho-Ko Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cho-Ko Restaurant.

How does Cho-Ko Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cho-Ko Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cho-Ko Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cho-Ko Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cho-Ko Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cho-Ko Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cho-Ko Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.