Doc Watsons

1490 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

American

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Doc Watsons has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 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

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

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

04H

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

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

06E

10F

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

10G

May 11, 2023

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doc Watsons last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doc Watsons on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doc Watsons?

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

How does Doc Watsons compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Doc Watsons most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Doc Watsons' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Doc Watsons have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Doc Watsons means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Doc Watsons inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doc Watsons is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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