Blackwells
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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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.