Grade BAmerican

Paul's On Times Square (hilton Garden Inn)

136 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (8 months ago).

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · New York City health department

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.
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
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
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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Nov 24, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Oct 15, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (5 critical)
May 2, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jun 23, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)

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

4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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