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American · 545 West 27 Street · Manhattan 10001

A Grade A posted 2026-07-08 (score 2)

Reopened by DOHMH on 2024-05-29.

Inspection history

2026-07-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 2 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
10FNon-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.—

2025-04-30 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth 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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2025-03-03 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 48

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2025-03-03 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—

2024-05-29 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 9 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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
10FNon-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.—

2024-05-28 · Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-closed by DOHMH. · score 38

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2024-05-24 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 43

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2024-05-24 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 4 inspections: 2025-04-30, 2025-03-03, 2024-05-28, 2024-05-24

At this address

GRADE A

9 open HPD violations — 3 class C

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545 West 27 Street

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