Russian Vodka Room
265 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 6, 2025
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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.
CriticalA 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.
Food 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
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