Fools Gold

145 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

American

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Fools Gold. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Fools Gold scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

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

Jul 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fools Gold last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fools Gold on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Fools Gold compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Fools Gold most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Fools Gold's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fools Gold have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fools Gold means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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