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Tenjou New York

Other food place · Manhattan, NY

4 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

1 problem found · Health department inspection, Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Sep 22, 2026

Is that a lot?

Most food places here got 10 to 24 point violations. Tenjou New York got more than most. That's from the last routine visit, on Jul 23, 2026.

Compared with 21,170 New York City food places. Each place's last routine inspection counts.

What was found out about Tenjou New York?

It's fair to care about this. Here's what the county found. Tap any item to see how a kitchen fixes it.

  1. Food thawed the wrong way 09BHow to fixFix it

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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Each fix step comes from the rule it names: Food Code 3-501.13, Food Code 3-302.11, Food Code 6-501.112, Food Code 6-501.111.

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4 safe ways

From Food Code 3-501.13

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Inspections

From New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 4 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026

The health department visited 4 times in the last 12 months (1 routine, 3 other).

NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.

Every visit

  1. LatestSep 22, 2026Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 points (A)

    This one: 2 points (A), inspected Sep 22, 2026.

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Food thawed the wrong way

      The department's words

      09B Thawing procedure improper.

      Food Code 3-501.13

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      4 safe ways

      • 1. In the fridge (best): on the bottom shelf in a pan, at 41°F or below. Plan about 1 day per 4–5 pounds.
      • 2. Under cold running water: fully covered by water that is 70°F or colder, in a clean sink. Cook right away.
      • 3. In the microwave: then cook right away.
      • 4. As part of cooking: cook straight from frozen. Allow about 50% more time and probe to the usual temperature.

      From Food Code 3-501.13

      Never

      2 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Thawing frozen food

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  2. EarlierJul 23, 2026Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection69 points

    6 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    Critical (3)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

      The department's words

      05H No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

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    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Raw food not kept apart from ready-to-eat food

      The department's words

      06C 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.

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    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      No plan for a special process

      The department's words

      06G HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.

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    Not critical (3)

    • No backflow test on file

      The department's words

      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.

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

    • Cups, lids or to-go items stored wrong

      The department's words

      10H Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

  3. EarlierJul 23, 2026Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionNo score given

    1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.

    Not critical (1)

    • Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

      The department's words

      28-04 Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department

  4. EarlierDec 3, 2025Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection19 points

    5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.

    Critical (1)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Pests seen inside: mice

      The department's words

      04L Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    Not critical (4)

    • Pests seen inside: rodents

      The department's words

      08A Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

    • Food in poor condition

      The department's words

      09A Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

    • Dish sink or dish machine not set up right

      The department's words

      10G Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

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About this record

Search for the name on NYC Health's restaurant grades lookup.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Zero points means the inspector found no problems. New York City adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.

Inspectors add points for each problem they find. 0 to 13 points is an A, 14 to 27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Listed as
Japanese
Inspection type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Result
2 points (A)
Source
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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Questions about Tenjou New York

When was Tenjou New York last inspected?

The health department last inspected Tenjou New York on Sep 22, 2026. It was a cycle inspection / re-inspection.

What did the health department find at Tenjou New York?

The health department listed 1 violation on Sep 22, 2026: Food thawed the wrong way.

How often does New York City inspect restaurants?

NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Sep 22, 2026, the health department marked none as critical.