American · 234 West 42 Street · Manhattan 10036
A Grade A posted 2026-03-19 (score 12)
2026-03-19 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10B | 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. | — |
2025-09-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 20
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 04N | Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10E | Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-01-18 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-03-19, 2025-09-08
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
1 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 8 restaurants
15 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Protection), shared by 8 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Amc Theatres, Amc Theatres, Amc Theatres, Amc Theatres - 3rd Floor, Applebee's, Dave & Buster's, Hilton New York Times Square.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
234 West 42 Street