Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase

77 Delancey Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Seafood
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
06A
74
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
70
Apr 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase.

How does Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grey Lady / Taikun Omakase is inspected roughly once per year on average.