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Tensai: health inspection history

222 East 51 Street, New York City, NY 10022

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Address: 222 East 51 Street, New York City, NY 10022
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Japanese
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Jul 10, 2025
Latest inspection: Jul 10, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 2 inspections, Feb 27, 2024 to Jul 10, 2025

Across these 2 inspection records, the health department cited 3 violations, of which 2 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 5 points. Among 389 graded restaurants in ZIP 10022, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Jul 10, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 5Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02CCritical Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.

Feb 27, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.