Rockefeller Foundation
420 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 2, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalFood 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.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
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