Otto's Shrunken Head Health Inspection Grade
Polynesian · 538 East 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
September 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Otto's Shrunken Head currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 30, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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
September 30, 2025
- Date
- September 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Otto's Shrunken Head has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 7, lower than its June 2024 score of 11.
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.
Otto's Shrunken Head's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otto's Shrunken Head's current NYC health grade?
Otto's Shrunken Head currently has a A grade.
When was Otto's Shrunken Head last inspected?
Otto's Shrunken Head was last inspected on September 30, 2025.
What was Otto's Shrunken Head's latest inspection score?
Otto's Shrunken Head's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Otto's Shrunken Head have in its latest inspection?
Otto's Shrunken Head had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Otto's Shrunken Head located?
Otto's Shrunken Head is located at 538 East 14th Street in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 40943615
Last updated: June 26, 2026