Yoko-Cho

137 East 13 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Yoko-Cho is still short, with only one visit logged. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

06D

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yoko-Cho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yoko-Cho on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Yoko-Cho compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Yoko-Cho most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Yoko-Cho means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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