Best Western Plus Soho

88 Walker Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

American

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, Best Western Plus Soho has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Best Western Plus Soho trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

06D

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

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

Nov 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

10F

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

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

08A

Jul 28, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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02G

Jul 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

06D

10B

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

10F

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Plus Soho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus Soho on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Plus Soho?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Plus Soho.

How does Best Western Plus Soho compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Best Western Plus Soho most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Best Western Plus Soho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Plus Soho have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Best Western Plus Soho 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 Best Western Plus Soho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus Soho is inspected around three times per year on average.

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