The Best Of New York Food
150 WATER STREET, Manhattan, 10005
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 7, 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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Grade C | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 13 (6 critical) |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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