Element Hotel Time Square

309 West 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Element Hotel Time Square, the earliest from 2023. Element Hotel Time Square was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Element Hotel Time Square squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
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
Jun 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
Feb 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Element Hotel Time Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Element Hotel Time Square on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Element Hotel Time Square?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Element Hotel Time Square.

How does Element Hotel Time Square compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Element Hotel Time Square most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Element Hotel Time Square's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Element Hotel Time Square have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Element Hotel Time Square 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 Element Hotel Time Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Element Hotel Time Square is inspected roughly once per year on average.