Takumi Omakase

181 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Takumi Omakase three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Takumi Omakase scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Mar 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Mar 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Takumi Omakase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Takumi Omakase on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Takumi Omakase?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Takumi Omakase.

How does Takumi Omakase compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Takumi Omakase most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Takumi Omakase's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Takumi Omakase have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Takumi Omakase 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 Takumi Omakase inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Takumi Omakase is inspected roughly once per year on average.