Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel

151 West 34 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

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

Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Jan 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
61
Dec 19, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
10H
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Sep 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20D
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, and/or additional nutritional information not provided.
16E
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel.

How does Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel 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 Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Carvel is inspected around two times per year on average.