Gramercy Tavern

42 East 20 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
New American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Gramercy Tavern has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Gramercy Tavern on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gramercy Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gramercy Tavern on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Gramercy Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gramercy Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gramercy Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gramercy Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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