Travelers Poets & Friends
457 6 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 18, 2026
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
| Aug 15, 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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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