What is Kotobuki's health inspection score?

Kotobuki has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kotobuki last inspected?

Kotobuki was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kotobuki have?

Kotobuki has 3 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kotobuki safe to eat at?

Kotobuki has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kotobuki serve?

Kotobuki serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kotobuki

Name: Kotobuki
Address: 30 VANDAM STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Rating: 70

30 VANDAM STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Good

Japanese•Manhattan

Ranked #606 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 69% of japanese restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Mar 3, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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30 VANDAM STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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