Ootoya

141 West 41 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Ootoya stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Jun 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
58
May 11, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ootoya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ootoya on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ootoya?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ootoya.

How does Ootoya compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ootoya most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ootoya's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ootoya 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 Ootoya inspected?

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