Jack's Wife Freda
226 LAFAYETTE STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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