Edith's Sandwich Counter

64 Charles Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Edith's Sandwich Counter has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jul 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Jul 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edith's Sandwich Counter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Edith's Sandwich Counter on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Edith's Sandwich Counter?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Edith's Sandwich Counter.

How does Edith's Sandwich Counter compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Edith's Sandwich Counter most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Edith's Sandwich Counter's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Edith's Sandwich Counter have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Edith's Sandwich Counter means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.