Chamoun's Way
1237 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10065
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 26, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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 underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| May 23, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 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.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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