Comic Strip Live

1568 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at Comic Strip Live is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Comic Strip Live on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jan 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04A

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

06E

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comic Strip Live last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Comic Strip Live on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Comic Strip Live compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Comic Strip Live most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Comic Strip Live's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Comic Strip Live have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Comic Strip Live 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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