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Tanoshi Tei

1374 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Tanoshi Tei four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found five violations, down from eight violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up three times.

Tanoshi Tei's latest score of 64 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
64
Jul 1, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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, 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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
52
May 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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, 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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
43
Sep 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tanoshi Tei last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tanoshi Tei on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tanoshi Tei?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tanoshi Tei.

How does Tanoshi Tei compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tanoshi Tei most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tanoshi Tei's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tanoshi Tei have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tanoshi Tei 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 Tanoshi Tei inspected?

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

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