Drunken Munkey

338 East 92 Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
Indian
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Drunken Munkey, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around five violations found each time.

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Drunken Munkey on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
52
Feb 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Apr 26, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Drunken Munkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Drunken Munkey on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Drunken Munkey?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Drunken Munkey.

How does Drunken Munkey compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Drunken Munkey most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Drunken Munkey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Drunken Munkey have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Drunken Munkey 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 Drunken Munkey inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Drunken Munkey is inspected roughly once per year on average.