Do Not Feed Alligators
337 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan, 10014
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (2 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A 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.
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (3 critical) |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 9 (3 critical) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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