Tataki

3 Lispenard Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Tataki stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Tataki trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

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

Jan 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mar 21, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

10F

Oct 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tataki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tataki on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tataki?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tataki.

How does Tataki compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tataki most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tataki's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tataki have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tataki 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 Tataki inspected?

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

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