Cobble Fish

89 South Street, Manhattan, NY 10038

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Cobble Fish stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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

06F

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

09E

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

May 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Aug 5, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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

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

06F

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

Jul 15, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 8, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

View 5 violations

Potable water supply inadequate. water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. cross connection in potable water supply system observed.

03E

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Sewage disposal system improper or unapproved.

05A

Food contact surface improperly constructed or located. unacceptable material used.

05C

Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.

05E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cobble Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cobble Fish on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cobble Fish?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cobble Fish.

How does Cobble Fish compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cobble Fish most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cobble Fish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cobble Fish have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cobble Fish 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 Cobble Fish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cobble Fish is inspected around two times per year on average.

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