Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway

2080 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10023
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Jun 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Aug 2, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Jul 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway.

How does Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway 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 Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gray's Papaya 72 Broadway is inspected roughly once per year on average.