Grade PendingOther

Pick And Cheese, Layaway Bar And Bodega

424 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago).

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 26, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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

    Unpasteurized milk or milk product (except certain aged cheese) served.

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

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

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

    Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.

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

    Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

    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.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 26, 2026Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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