Forsyth Fire Escape

601 West 26 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Forsyth Fire Escape has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Forsyth Fire Escape on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

May 17, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2024

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forsyth Fire Escape last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forsyth Fire Escape on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Forsyth Fire Escape compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Forsyth Fire Escape most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Forsyth Fire Escape's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forsyth Fire Escape have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Forsyth Fire Escape means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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Score: 74 — Medium Risk

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