Burger by Day

242 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

American

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Burger by Day has three inspections in the public record. Burger by Day was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from two violations to one.

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Burger by Day's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Aug 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

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

Aug 7, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger by Day last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger by Day on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger by Day?

Across the inspection record, food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Burger by Day.

How does Burger by Day compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Burger by Day most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Burger by Day's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Burger by Day have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burger by Day 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 Burger by Day inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger by Day is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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