Raku Restaurant

48 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Raku Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Raku Restaurant was last inspected on May 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
78
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raku Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raku Restaurant on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raku Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Raku Restaurant.

How does Raku Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Raku Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Raku Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raku Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raku Restaurant 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 Raku Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raku Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.