Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Manhattan Center / Hammerstein Ballroom

311 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan, 10001

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 21, 2019 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 21, 2019

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.

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

    Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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.

    Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 21, 2019Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Feb 21, 2018Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1
Oct 7, 2016Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×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.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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