Canteen M - Citizen M

218 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Canteen M - Citizen M has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Canteen M - Citizen M's latest score of 64 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

09C

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

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Apr 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canteen M - Citizen M last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Canteen M - Citizen M on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Canteen M - Citizen M?

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

How does Canteen M - Citizen M compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Canteen M - Citizen M most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Canteen M - Citizen M's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canteen M - Citizen M have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Canteen M - Citizen M 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 Canteen M - Citizen M inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Canteen M - Citizen M is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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