Discovery

230 Park Avenue South, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Discovery has been inspected three times since 2023. On Feb 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Discovery on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
Nov 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
64
Jul 17, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Discovery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Discovery on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Discovery?

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

How does Discovery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Discovery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Discovery 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 Discovery inspected?

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