Max Brenner
42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 years ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 19, 2022 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 19, 2022
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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