FEB 2
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
THE CROOKED KNIFE.
NYC Health Dept
540 2 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded C, 33 points (Feb 2026). Up from 27 points at the prior graded inspection.
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 2
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
JUL 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAR 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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
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
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JUN 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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