Grade AAmerican

Outer Heaven

191 CHRYSTIE STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 17, 2026

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

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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

    Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

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

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 17, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Oct 17, 2023Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Sep 26, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 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.

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

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