Grade AAmerican

Rt 60

159 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Aug 4, 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
  • A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

    Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

  • 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.

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

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Organics mixed with non-organic material

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Organics containers not labeled

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Failure to post signage in organics collection area.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Aug 4, 2026Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection7 (1 critical)
Sep 14, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 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.

Around this address

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

  • 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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