B&W Deli Grocery

373 West 34 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged seven inspections at B&W Deli Grocery, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

B&W Deli Grocery's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
67
Aug 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47
Jan 30, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Nov 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
74
Aug 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was B&W Deli Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B&W Deli Grocery on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B&W Deli Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at B&W Deli Grocery.

How does B&W Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

B&W Deli Grocery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has B&W Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at B&W Deli Grocery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at B&W Deli Grocery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is B&W Deli Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, B&W Deli Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.