Matchaful
87 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan, 10014
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (11 months ago).
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 21, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Aug 2, 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.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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