Forty Carrots

504 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show four inspections at Forty Carrots stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Forty Carrots' 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Apr 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
58
Dec 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
58
Jan 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Current letter grade sign not posted.
20F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Forty Carrots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Forty Carrots on file is from Dec 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Forty Carrots?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Forty Carrots.

How does Forty Carrots compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Forty Carrots most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Forty Carrots' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forty Carrots have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Forty Carrots inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Forty Carrots is inspected roughly once per year on average.