American · 234 West 42 Street · Manhattan 10036
A Grade A posted 2026-07-27 (score 13)
2026-07-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | 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. | Critical |
| 10F | 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. | — |
2024-04-04 · Cycle Inspection / Initial 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 |
| 04M | Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. | 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. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-04-04
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 - 3rd Floor, Applebee's, Dave & Buster's, Hilton New York Times Square, Madame Tussaud's.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
234 West 42 Street