Grade AAmerican
Restaurant Associates, Inc. (2 Manhattan West)
389 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10001
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 1, 2026
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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (4 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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