Freemans

191 Chrystie Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Freemans, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The last inspection found seven violations, up from two the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Dec 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Sep 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Mar 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freemans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freemans on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freemans?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Freemans.

How does Freemans compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Freemans most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Freemans's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Freemans have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Freemans means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Freemans inspected?

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

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