Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
July 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
Tensai currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 10, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Latest Inspection Details
July 10, 2025
- Date
- July 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jul 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tensai has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its February 2024 score of 12.
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.
Tensai's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tensai's current NYC health grade?
Tensai currently has a A grade.
When was Tensai last inspected?
Tensai was last inspected on July 10, 2025.
What was Tensai's latest inspection score?
Tensai's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Tensai have in its latest inspection?
Tensai had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Tensai located?
Tensai is located at 222 East 51st Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 50145156
Last updated: July 3, 2026