Carlow East

1254 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

American

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Carlow East, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

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

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Carlow East on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Sep 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

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

06D

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Mar 23, 2023

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

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

06E

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

Feb 16, 2022

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

Toilet facility not maintained and provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle and self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carlow East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carlow East on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carlow East?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carlow East.

How does Carlow East compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Carlow East most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Carlow East's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carlow East have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carlow East 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 Carlow East inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carlow East is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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