The Izakaya

215 East 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2021, The Izakaya has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Izakaya dates to Mar 20, 2024.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
61
Feb 27, 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
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 8, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Izakaya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Izakaya on file is from Mar 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Izakaya?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Izakaya.

How does The Izakaya compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Izakaya most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Izakaya's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Izakaya means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.