Ootoya Chelsea

8 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 10, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ootoya Chelsea four times, with records going back to 2022. On May 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 10, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Nov 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ootoya Chelsea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ootoya Chelsea on file is from May 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ootoya Chelsea?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ootoya Chelsea.

How does Ootoya Chelsea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ootoya Chelsea most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ootoya Chelsea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ootoya Chelsea have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ootoya Chelsea 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 Ootoya Chelsea inspected?

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