Simple Next Door
109 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 29, 2025
Food 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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×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.
- 50 rodent inspections on record, 13 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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