Cook Eatery

115 West 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

Fusion

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cook Eatery three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Aug 7, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 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

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

06D

Apr 30, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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 Cook Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cook Eatery on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cook Eatery?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cook Eatery.

How does Cook Eatery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cook Eatery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cook Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cook Eatery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cook Eatery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cook Eatery inspected?

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

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