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Ear Inn

326 SPRING STREET, Manhattan, 10013

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 15, 2025

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • Raw 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.

    Critical

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 15, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Feb 11, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (5 critical)
Jan 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)
Aug 14, 2023Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
Sep 28, 2022Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 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.
  • 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 11 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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