Grade CAmerican

Fat Boys Burgers

853 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 7, 2026

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

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • Raw 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.

    Critical
  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 7, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection4 (3 critical)
May 21, 2025Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection12 (6 critical)
Apr 3, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 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.

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

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