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Raku It's Japanese

212 East 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
29
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Raku It's Japanese four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Raku It's Japanese's latest score of 29 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
29
Jun 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
43
Oct 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jan 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raku It's Japanese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raku It's Japanese on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raku It's Japanese?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Raku It's Japanese.

How does Raku It's Japanese compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Raku It's Japanese most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Raku It's Japanese's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Raku It's Japanese have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Raku It's Japanese means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Raku It's Japanese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raku It's Japanese is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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