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Tensai

222 East 51 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

Japanese Turtle Bay-East Midtown (929) 469-9422

Grade A · as of Jul 10, 2025

Tensai was last inspected on July 10, 2025 and scored 5 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 10, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 5 points (A range)

1 critical
  • 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.

ABFeb 27, 2024: 121224/02Jul 10, 2025: 5525/07
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 12 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility

      A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Official wording (code 05D)

      No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    • GeneralPests

      Garbage bins were not pest-proof or not kept covered and clean.

      Official wording (code 08B)

      Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.