Gyu-Kaku

321 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Gyu-Kaku has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

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

Gyu-Kaku scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
70
Dec 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gyu-Kaku last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gyu-Kaku on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gyu-Kaku?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gyu-Kaku.

How does Gyu-Kaku compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gyu-Kaku most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gyu-Kaku's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Gyu-Kaku have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gyu-Kaku 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 Gyu-Kaku inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu-Kaku is inspected around two times per year on average.