Onigiri Tanakaya

171 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
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 Onigiri Tanakaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Onigiri Tanakaya on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Onigiri Tanakaya?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Onigiri Tanakaya.

How does Onigiri Tanakaya compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Onigiri Tanakaya most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Onigiri Tanakaya means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.