Raku Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Japanese · 48 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Raku Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 28, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Latest Inspection Details
May 28, 2025
- Date
- May 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Raku Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
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.
Raku Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raku Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Raku Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Raku Restaurant last inspected?
Raku Restaurant was last inspected on May 28, 2025.
What was Raku Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Raku Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Raku Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Raku Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Raku Restaurant located?
Raku Restaurant is located at 48 Macdougal Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50071943
Last updated: June 26, 2026