West Place
1288 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10027
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 10, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 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.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 89 rodent inspections on record, 33 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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