NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50001110 · Japanese
OOTOYA
141 WEST 41 STREET Manhattan 10036
2127040833
6.8/10
Mixed record
A
Top marks
Score 0–13 · cleanest tier
“This Japanese chain earned an A at its July 2025 inspection, though prior visits flagged temperature lapses and signs of rats.”
Current score
12
Grade posted Jul 22, 2025
Last inspected
Jul 22, 2025
Inspections on file
5
16 total violations
Critical violations
6
across all time
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- Jul 22, 202512ACycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
2 critical citations this visit - Jun 23, 202542Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04KcriticalEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 05FcriticalInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
4 critical citations this visit - May 11, 20240Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial InspectionNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.No violations cited.
- Oct 12, 2023Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
- Oct 12, 202316Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 28-05Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
- 10FNon-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.
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card