Portuguese · 409 West 15 Street · Manhattan 10011
B Grade B posted 2026-07-16. The most recent inspection (2026-09-17) scored 0 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-09-17 · Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection. · score 0
2026-07-16 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 17 B
| Code | Description | 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 |
| 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 |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 08B | Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | — |
2026-04-30 · 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 |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 08B | Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance. | — |
| 08C | Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-09-12 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17
| 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. | — |
| 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. | — |
| 10H | Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. | — |
2024-09-12 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 18-11 | Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-04-30, 2024-09-12
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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11 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (3 with three or more people sick), shared by 41 restaurants
15 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature, Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Contaminated), shared by 41 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Alf Bakery, Alleva Dairy INC., Amy's Bread, Artechouse, Ayada, Ayada Thai 2, Bar Suzette Creperie, Berlin Currywurst, Big Tings, Black Seed Bagels, Buddakan, Chelsea Music Hall, Chote Miya, Creamline, Cull & Pistol (Lobster Place), Day Drinks Chelsea, Doughnuttery, Eat Offbeat, Filaga Pizzeria, Friedman's Lunch, Google Chelsea Market, Hoi An, L'Arte Del Gelato, La Devozione, Lobster Place Raw Bar, Lobster Place Sushi, Los Mariscos, Los Tacos No. 1, Maki A Mano, Mayhem, Miznon, Mokbar, Muji Cafe, Pulley Coffee Bar, Stand West LLC, Takumi Taco, The Mezz (Google), The Tippler, The Tippler, Very Fresh Noodles.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
409 West 15 Street