Tokuyama Cafe

627 East 6 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Tokuyama Cafe four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishwashing and ware washing”, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Tokuyama Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

06F

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

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

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

04L

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

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

10F

Dec 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

04L

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

Jun 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tokuyama Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tokuyama Cafe on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tokuyama Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tokuyama Cafe.

How does Tokuyama Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tokuyama Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tokuyama Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tokuyama Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tokuyama Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tokuyama Cafe inspected?

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

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