Tofu Tofu

96 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013
Korean
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Tofu Tofu has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
Oct 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
74
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
May 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tofu Tofu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tofu Tofu on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tofu Tofu?

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

How does Tofu Tofu compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Tofu Tofu's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tofu Tofu 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 Tofu Tofu inspected?

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