American · 1252 York Avenue · Manhattan 10065
A Grade A posted 2025-10-30. The most recent inspection (2026-07-11) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-07-11 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2025-10-30 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02G | Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. | 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. | — |
2025-10-30 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
2025-10-18 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2024-10-19 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
9 open HPD violations — 0 class C
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Other restaurants at this address: Rockefeller University - Cafe.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
1252 York Avenue