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The Rum House

American · 228 West 47 Street · Manhattan 10036

Grade Pending since 2026-08-04 · last letter grade A (2023-11-15)

Inspection history

2026-08-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 26 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2025-08-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 29

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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
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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2023-11-15 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-08-04, 2025-08-27

At this address

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

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2 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 4 restaurants
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Pet/Animal), shared by 4 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Bond 45 Italian Kitchen and Bar, Edison Ballroom, Friedmans.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

228 West 47 Street

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