Catch N' Chop

1600 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Catch N' Chop. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
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
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
52
Sep 23, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
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
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catch N' Chop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catch N' Chop on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catch N' Chop?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Catch N' Chop.

How does Catch N' Chop compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Catch N' Chop most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Catch N' Chop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Catch N' Chop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Catch N' Chop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.