Kitaro
510 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, 10024
Japanese
2127879008
AScore: 12
Last inspected: March 27, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
March 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
February 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
PScore: 11
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
January 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
NScore: 70
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10HSingle 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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
January 30, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10HSingle 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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
September 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 22
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
06CFood, 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.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10BAnti-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.
April 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 28
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.