Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton)

128 West 29 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06E

Oct 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

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

Sep 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04A

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10F

May 24, 2024

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

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

02B

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton)?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton).

How does Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) 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 Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) 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 Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chelton's Bar & Grille (Doubletree by Hilton) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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