BLUE WILLOW.

NYC Health Dept

40 WEST 56 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Not yet graded; inspected Apr 2026.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
APR 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Not Critical Other
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 dispen
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
SEP 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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