Blondies

212 West 79 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Blondies, the earliest from 2023. Blondies was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Blondies' latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Feb 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

08A

Oct 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

09C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

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

08A

Aug 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blondies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blondies on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blondies?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blondies.

How does Blondies compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blondies most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blondies' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blondies have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blondies 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 Blondies inspected?

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

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