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Auntie Anne's Pretzels

200 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10038
American
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Auntie Anne's Pretzels appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Auntie Anne's Pretzels was last inspected on May 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Auntie Anne's Pretzels on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Mar 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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
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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
29
Aug 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
30
Oct 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Jul 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82

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 May 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

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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