Cherry Tavern

441 East 6 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

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.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
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
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
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
70
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Mar 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

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.