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Thirteen Water

208 East 7 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

Japanese Lower East Side (718) 598-8556

Grade A · as of Nov 12, 2025

Thirteen Water was last inspected on November 12, 2025 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

November 12, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 13 points (A range)

1 critical2 general
  • 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.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

    Official wording (code 10G)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    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.

ABAug 22, 2023: 131323/08Nov 12, 2025: 131325/11
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 13 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No working thermometer was available to check food temperatures.

      Official wording (code 04J)

      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.

    • 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.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

      Official wording (code 10E)

      Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.