Kiku Japanese Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Japanese · 50 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
January 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Kiku Japanese Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 6, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 6, 2025
- Date
- January 6, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kiku Japanese Restaurant's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a A, after a C in June 2023.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Kiku Japanese Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiku Japanese Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Kiku Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on January 6, 2025.
What was Kiku Japanese Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Kiku Japanese Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Kiku Japanese Restaurant located?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant is located at 50 West 55th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50135449
Last updated: July 3, 2026