Auntie Anne's Pretzels

664 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Auntie Anne's Pretzels has five inspections in the public record. Auntie Anne's Pretzels was last inspected on Dec 16, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to six.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Auntie Anne's Pretzels's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

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

Jul 1, 2024

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

10B

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Apr 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jan 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10B

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

08A

Feb 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

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

06D

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Auntie Anne's Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Auntie Anne's Pretzels on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Auntie Anne's Pretzels.

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

Auntie Anne's Pretzels most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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