Blue Haven

108 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Blue Haven has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Mar 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
67
Jan 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Haven on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Haven?

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

How does Blue Haven compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blue Haven most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blue Haven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Haven have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Haven 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 Blue Haven inspected?

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