Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
32
Last inspection
December 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 2
Niku X currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 29, 2025 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 32 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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
December 29, 2025
- Date
- December 29, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 32
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Niku X does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Niku X's latest score: 32
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niku X's current NYC health grade?
Niku X currently has a N grade.
When was Niku X last inspected?
Niku X was last inspected on December 29, 2025.
What was Niku X's latest inspection score?
Niku X's latest inspection score was 32 points.
How many violations did Niku X have in its latest inspection?
Niku X had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Niku X located?
Niku X is located at 21 West 35th Street in Manhattan, NY 10001.
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: 50160331
Last updated: July 3, 2026