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177 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 21, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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 during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| May 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 23 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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