Kotobuki

30 Vandam Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Kotobuki has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. 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 two violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Kotobuki on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
70
Aug 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82
Mar 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kotobuki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kotobuki on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kotobuki?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kotobuki.

How does Kotobuki compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Kotobuki's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kotobuki 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 Kotobuki inspected?

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