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OAKBERRY
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Latest inspection: Grade A
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Latest inspection: Grade pending 23 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: B · Sep 5, 2024
Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
KAJIKEN RAMEN health grade & inspection history
1001 6 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018
23
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 16% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 11 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026. It falls in the B range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.
About the restaurant
What to know about KAJIKEN RAMEN
Kajiken Ramen is a Japanese restaurant in Midtown-Times Square built around ramen, noodles, dumplings, and other casual dishes. The menu includes both broth-based and dry ramen styles, along with gyoza and desserts, while the youthful setting fits a relaxed meal near Bryant Park and the surrounding theater district. This profile also lets you check the restaurant's NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 11, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
Cold 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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
KAJIKEN RAMEN inspection history
Same score as the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Pending | 23 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Not assigned | 23 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Not assigned | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 5, 2024 | B | 27 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Not assigned | 7 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
Cold 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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
KAJIKEN RAMEN on the map
Common questions
KAJIKEN RAMEN inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for KAJIKEN RAMEN?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026 has 23 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but its grade is pending. The previous assigned grade was B, dated Sep 5, 2024.
When was KAJIKEN RAMEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 11, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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