Kenka

25 St Marks Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kenka three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Kenka trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
May 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jan 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
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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.
02G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kenka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kenka on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Kenka compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kenka most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kenka's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kenka have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kenka 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 Kenka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kenka is inspected roughly once per year on average.