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Tabetomo

131 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tabetomo has been inspected four times since 2023. On Aug 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Dec 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Feb 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
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
30

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabetomo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tabetomo on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tabetomo?

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 Tabetomo.

How does Tabetomo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tabetomo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tabetomo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tabetomo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tabetomo 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 Tabetomo inspected?

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

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