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Japanese · Midtown-Times Square
NIKU X health grade & inspection history
21 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
32 latest violation-point score
No selectable letter grade in the current source snapshot. The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 29, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 29, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 05DCritical violation
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.
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Score trend
NIKU X inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | — | 32 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Official location
NIKU X on the map
Common questions
NIKU X inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for NIKU X?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 32 violation points.
When was NIKU X last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 29, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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