Tongkatsu
137 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Japanese Lower East Side (212) 254-3246
Closed by the Health Department · as of May 29, 2019
Tongkatsu was last inspected on May 29, 2019 and scored 35 points (C range). Inspectors found 6 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 29, 2019 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 35 points (C range)
4 critical2 generalThe Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Lighting was inadequate or bulbs weren’t shielded.
Official wording (code 10C)
Lighting Inadequate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
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.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Closed
Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed
The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkNutrition labeling
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
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Trans Fat · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkNutrition labeling
The original nutritional fact labels and/or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
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A 12 points (A range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
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GeneralFood handling
Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 09B)
Thawing procedures improper.
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Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkSigns & paperwork
“Choking first aid” poster not posted.
Official wording (code 20D)
“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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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.