City Gourmet Market

338 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at City Gourmet Market, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus five before.

Looking across the full record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so City Gourmet Market trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06D

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

Jun 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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, 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

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

06D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Mar 13, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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06C

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Gourmet Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Gourmet Market on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Gourmet Market?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Gourmet Market.

How does City Gourmet Market compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

City Gourmet Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has City Gourmet Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at City Gourmet Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at City Gourmet Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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