Glass House Tavern

252 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Glass House Tavern has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Glass House Tavern was last inspected on Sep 15, 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 five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Glass House Tavern on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

10G

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Nov 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glass House Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Glass House Tavern on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Glass House Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Glass House Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Glass House Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Glass House Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Glass House Tavern 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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