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Ramen Ku-Raku

3952 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10032
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Ramen Ku-Raku has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Ramen Ku-Raku on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
67
Mar 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
52
Sep 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ramen Ku-Raku last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ramen Ku-Raku on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ramen Ku-Raku?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ramen Ku-Raku.

How does Ramen Ku-Raku compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ramen Ku-Raku most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ramen Ku-Raku's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ramen Ku-Raku have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ramen Ku-Raku 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 Ramen Ku-Raku inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ramen Ku-Raku is inspected around two times per year on average.

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