Sofitel New York
45 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 18, 2025
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| May 28, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
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