Grade AChicken

Raising Canes #888

1501 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 20, 2025

  • 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.

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 20, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Sep 15, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Oct 19, 2024Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Feb 6, 2024Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection1

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.
  • 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.

  • 7 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 21 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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