Chakra

Name: Chakra
Address: 317 East 5 Street, NYC, NY, 10003, US
Telephone: (347) 583-1710

317 East 5 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Grade A · as of Jul 24, 2024

Chakra was last inspected on July 24, 2024 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 24, 2024 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Score: 7 points (A range)

1 critical1 general

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

Official wording (code 06C)
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.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.

Official wording (code 10A)
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

Jul 19, 2022 –

Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
2 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSmoke-free rules
  
  Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
- PaperworkSmoke-free rules
  
  Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Jul 19, 2022 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
2 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.
  
  Official wording (code 20-04)
  “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.
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Food allergy poster not posted where staff prepare food.
  
  Official wording (code 20-01)
  Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Jul 19, 2022 7 7 points (A range)

Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection
1 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.
- 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.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.