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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 50001110 · Japanese
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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.

  1. Jul 22, 2025
    12
    A
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    2 critical citations this visit
  2. Jun 23, 2025
    42
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 04K
      critical
      Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
    • 02G
      critical
      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.
    • 10E
      Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
    • 05F
      critical
      Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
    • 10B
      Anti-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.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    4 critical citations this visit
  3. May 11, 2024
    0
    Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
    No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
    No violations cited.
  4. Oct 12, 2023
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 19-06
      Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
  5. Oct 12, 2023
    16
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 10B
      Anti-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.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    • 08C
      Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
    • 10H
      Single 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.
    • 28-05
      Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
    • 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.
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card