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Goku 2 Kitchen

26 Cedar Street, Manhattan, NY 10005

Japanese Battery Park City-Lower Manhattan (646) 884-0883

Grade A · as of May 1, 2025

Goku 2 Kitchen was last inspected on August 20, 2026 and scored 27 points (B range). Inspectors found 5 violations, 4 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

27

Score: 27 points (B range)

4 critical1 general

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

    Official wording (code 06E)

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

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

    Official wording (code 06F)

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 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.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    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.

  • 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.

ABJan 30, 2024: 121224/01May 1, 2025: 5525/05Aug 20, 2026: 272726/08
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. A 5 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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.

  2. A 12 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Previously cooked food wasn’t reheated to 165°F before being served hot.

      Official wording (code 02C)

      Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Someone was eating, drinking, or smoking in a food prep or dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 06B)

      Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 09B)

      Thawing procedure improper.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.