Downtown Social

149 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Downtown Social appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Downtown Social scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
May 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Apr 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Social on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Social?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Downtown Social.

How does Downtown Social compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Downtown Social most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Downtown Social's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Social have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown Social 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 Downtown Social inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Social is inspected roughly once per year on average.