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389 WEST STREET Manhattan NY 10014
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 40
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-27; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-27), including 3 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-08-27: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 05C — Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
- Critical: 06B — Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Critical: 06C — 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.
- Not Critical: 28-07 — Unapproved outdoor, street or sidewalk cooking.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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