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Latest inspection: Grade A
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Latest inspection: No letter assigned 22 points · B-range score, not an assigned B Previous assigned grade: A · Jan 6, 2025
Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history
50 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
22
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 14% 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 KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Kiku Japanese Restaurant is a compact Japanese eatery in Midtown-Times Square, with a small upstairs dining room and a menu that includes sushi, sashimi, and lunch bento selections. Its quiet, simple setting offers a calmer contrast to the surrounding neighborhood, while the focused format works well for a concise Japanese meal. 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
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT inspection history
9 more inspection points than 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 | Not assigned | 22 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 6, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Not assigned | 26 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Not assigned | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT on the map
Common questions
KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026 has 22 violation points, which falls in the B score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection. The previous assigned grade was A, dated Jan 6, 2025.
When was KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT 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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