HUNTER DELI.

NYC Health Dept

966 LEXINGTON AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Mar 2025). Down from 37 points at the prior graded inspection.

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAR 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
SEP 18
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice 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
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
MAY 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Not Critical Food Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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
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OCT 31
2022
PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
OCT 27
2022
FAIL 8 violations 6 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
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 Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh

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