Federal Gourmet Deli
325 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10007
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 29, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 1, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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