Cheeseboat

747 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Eastern European

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Cheeseboat has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Cheeseboat was last inspected on May 21, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to 11.

The pattern that stands out is establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

04L

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

02B

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

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

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

04K

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

04P

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

06D

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

28-01

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

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

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

08A

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

09E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheeseboat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheeseboat on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheeseboat?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions 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 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cheeseboat's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cheeseboat have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around 11 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cheeseboat 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.

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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