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Yakitori Totto

251 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Yakitori Totto stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near five violations per visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Yakitori Totto on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
64
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
58
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Jan 7, 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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
70
Aug 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yakitori Totto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yakitori Totto on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yakitori Totto?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yakitori Totto.

How does Yakitori Totto compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Yakitori Totto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Yakitori Totto have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yakitori Totto 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 Yakitori Totto inspected?

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

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