Cheeseboat

747 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Eastern European

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Cheeseboat has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Cheeseboat was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04A

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

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

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

06D

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

04L

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

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

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

04P

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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10B

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

Dec 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

10B

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

08A

Sep 14, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheeseboat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheeseboat on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheeseboat?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheeseboat.

How does Cheeseboat compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cheeseboat most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cheeseboat's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cheeseboat have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cheeseboat 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 Cheeseboat inspected?

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

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