Kohoku-Ku Ramen

709 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Kohoku-Ku Ramen has three inspections in the public record. Kohoku-Ku Ramen was last inspected on Apr 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Kohoku-Ku Ramen's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Mar 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
47
Jul 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kohoku-Ku Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kohoku-Ku Ramen on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kohoku-Ku Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kohoku-Ku Ramen.

How does Kohoku-Ku Ramen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kohoku-Ku Ramen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kohoku-Ku Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kohoku-Ku Ramen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kohoku-Ku Ramen 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 Kohoku-Ku Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kohoku-Ku Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.