5 Napkin Burger

2315 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10024

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, 5 Napkin Burger has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so 5 Napkin Burger is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Jan 7, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

04N

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

06D

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.

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Napkin Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Napkin Burger on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 Napkin Burger?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5 Napkin Burger.

How does 5 Napkin Burger compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

5 Napkin Burger most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 5 Napkin Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5 Napkin Burger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 5 Napkin Burger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 5 Napkin Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 Napkin Burger is inspected around two times per year on average.

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