Takahachi Bakery
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Takahachi Bakery 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Apr 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
55
Mar 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
61
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
33
Jul 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
43
Nov 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Jul 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Sep 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takahachi Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takahachi Bakery on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takahachi Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Takahachi Bakery.
How does Takahachi Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Takahachi Bakery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Takahachi Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Takahachi Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Takahachi Bakery 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 Takahachi Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Takahachi Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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