Death & Co.

433 East 6 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Death & Co. has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Death & Co. was last inspected on Mar 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to four.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Death & Co. trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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

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

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

08A

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

09C

Feb 8, 2024

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06D

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

Aug 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Death & Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Death & Co. on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Death & Co.?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Death & Co..

How does Death & Co. compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Death & Co. most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Death & Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Death & Co. have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Death & Co. 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 Death & Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Death & Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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