Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Kotobuki currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 26, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 26, 2026
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kotobuki has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and August 2024. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 9.
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.
Kotobuki's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kotobuki's current NYC health grade?
Kotobuki currently has a A grade.
When was Kotobuki last inspected?
Kotobuki was last inspected on May 26, 2026.
What was Kotobuki's latest inspection score?
Kotobuki's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Kotobuki have in its latest inspection?
Kotobuki had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Kotobuki located?
Kotobuki is located at 30 Vandam Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
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: 50143629
Last updated: July 3, 2026