Crown Alley

263 West 19 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Crown Alley. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
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
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Alley last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Alley on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Alley?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crown Alley.

How does Crown Alley compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Crown Alley's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Alley have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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