Russian Samovar
256 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 24, 2026
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| May 7, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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