Ama on Downing
Ama on Downing appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Ama on Downing on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ama on Downing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ama on Downing on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ama on Downing?
Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ama on Downing.
How does Ama on Downing compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Ama on Downing most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Ama on Downing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ama on Downing have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ama on Downing means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ama on Downing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ama on Downing is inspected roughly once per year on average.