Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
25
Last inspection
March 31, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 8
Sanku Maots'ai currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 31, 2026 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
March 31, 2026
- Date
- March 31, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sanku Maots'ai 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.
Sanku Maots'ai's latest score: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanku Maots'ai's current NYC health grade?
Sanku Maots'ai currently has a N grade.
When was Sanku Maots'ai last inspected?
Sanku Maots'ai was last inspected on March 31, 2026.
What was Sanku Maots'ai's latest inspection score?
Sanku Maots'ai's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Sanku Maots'ai have in its latest inspection?
Sanku Maots'ai had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Sanku Maots'ai located?
Sanku Maots'ai is located at 167 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10003.
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: 50172713
Last updated: July 3, 2026