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NYC Health Dept

2000 3 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded C, 53 points (Apr 2026). Pest Activity cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 10 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
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 Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Food Temperature
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or
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
MAR 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Food Temperature
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, co
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
DEC 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
APR 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under

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