Beast & Butterflies

226 West 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Beast & Butterflies has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Jun 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

04N

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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Oct 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beast & Butterflies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beast & Butterflies on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beast & Butterflies?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beast & Butterflies.

How does Beast & Butterflies compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Beast & Butterflies most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Beast & Butterflies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beast & Butterflies have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beast & Butterflies 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 Beast & Butterflies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beast & Butterflies is inspected around two times per year on average.

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