Fish Cheeks
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2025
43
Score
During an inspection on November 8, 2025, Fish Cheeks in Manhattan, NY, received a high-risk score of 43. The report noted seven violations, including issues with plumbing, hand washing facilities, and the temperature control of food items. This inspection follows three previous visits where the facility was categorized as low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
43
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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