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Armada

86 Orchard Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
New American
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Armada. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Armada's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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.
08B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
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
61
Feb 9, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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.
08B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
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
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.
08B
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Armada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Armada on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Armada?

Across the inspection record, “no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Armada.

How does Armada compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Armada most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Armada's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Armada have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Armada means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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