Otto's Shrunken Head

538 East 14 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
Polynesian
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Otto's Shrunken Head has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Otto's Shrunken Head on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
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
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
78
Mar 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Otto's Shrunken Head last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Otto's Shrunken Head on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Otto's Shrunken Head?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Otto's Shrunken Head.

How does Otto's Shrunken Head compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Otto's Shrunken Head most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Otto's Shrunken Head's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Otto's Shrunken Head have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Otto's Shrunken Head 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 Otto's Shrunken Head inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Otto's Shrunken Head is inspected roughly once per year on average.