The Consulate
44 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 3, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 9 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×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.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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