Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Kitaro currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 27, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
March 27, 2025
- Date
- March 27, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jan 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Sep 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kitaro's most recent graded inspection in March 2025 was a A, after a B in September 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.
Kitaro's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kitaro's current NYC health grade?
Kitaro currently has a A grade.
When was Kitaro last inspected?
Kitaro was last inspected on March 27, 2025.
What was Kitaro's latest inspection score?
Kitaro's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Kitaro have in its latest inspection?
Kitaro had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Kitaro located?
Kitaro is located at 510 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
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: 50134087
Last updated: July 3, 2026