Blackwells

150 East 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Blackwells, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

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

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
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
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackwells last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackwells on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blackwells?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blackwells.

How does Blackwells compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blackwells most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blackwells' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blackwells have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blackwells means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Blackwells inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blackwells is inspected roughly once per year on average.