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Toraji: health inspection history
18 Elizabeth Street, New York City, NY 10013
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- Address
- 18 Elizabeth Street, New York City, NY 10013
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Japanese
- Most recent grade
- Not Yet Graded
- Latest inspection
- May 15, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Nov 9, 2023 to May 15, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 17 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical.
Inspection history
May 15, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38Grade: Not Yet GradedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 10FNot 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.
- 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.
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
May 15, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 28-01Not critical Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Nov 9, 2023 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 10FNot 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.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Nov 9, 2023 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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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.