Altair

351 West 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Altair appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to six violations previously.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Altair squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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.

10B

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

Oct 24, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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.

06C

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

08A

10B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

10F

Jul 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

06D

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altair last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Altair on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Altair?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Altair.

How does Altair compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Altair most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Altair's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Altair have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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