Carleton Lounge

500 West 120 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

American

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Carleton Lounge appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Carleton Lounge's latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Oct 11, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

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

09C

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Nov 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carleton Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carleton Lounge on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Carleton Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Carleton Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carleton Lounge 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 Carleton Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carleton Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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