Cherry Tavern
The health department has logged four inspections at Cherry Tavern, the earliest from 2023. Cherry Tavern was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.
Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cherry Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cherry Tavern on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cherry Tavern?
Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cherry Tavern.
How does Cherry Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Cherry Tavern most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Cherry Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cherry Tavern have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cherry Tavern 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 Cherry Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cherry Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.