Grade BAmericanNo recent inspection

Tipsy Nomad

37 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, 10016

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 5, 2025 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
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.
Critical
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 5, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (3 critical)
Oct 9, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)
Jan 31, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3
Jun 2, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×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×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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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