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NYC Health Dept

18 ELIZABETH STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Not yet graded; inspected May 2026. Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 5 CRITICAL
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
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
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
MAY 15
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Not Critical Other
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
NOV 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Food Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
NOV 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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