American · 5 Penn Plaza · Manhattan 10001
A Grade A posted 2026-06-15. The most recent inspection (2026-09-02) scored 8 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-09-02 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 8
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
| 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. | — |
2026-06-15 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 06D | Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | Critical |
2026-04-21 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7
| 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 |
| 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. | — |
No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).
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Other restaurants at this address: Cafe Cinq.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
5 Penn Plaza