Delicacy
12 EAST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10017
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago).
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 15, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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