Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Memory Motel

106 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 9, 2024 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 9, 2024

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

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • A 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.

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

    Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

  • A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

    Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 9, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Apr 28, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection11 (7 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×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.

  • 32 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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