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NYC Health Dept

949 COLUMBUS AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded C, 54 points (Oct 2025). Other cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 11 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
FEB 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
FEB 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
OCT 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 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
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 fl
JUL 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 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
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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