Griffis Faculty Club

521 East 68 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

American

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Griffis Faculty Club has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Griffis Faculty Club was last inspected on Feb 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, which has been cited two times.

Griffis Faculty Club scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

Oct 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 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

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

04L

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

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Apr 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.

02I

Mar 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Griffis Faculty Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Griffis Faculty Club on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Griffis Faculty Club?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Griffis Faculty Club.

How does Griffis Faculty Club compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Griffis Faculty Club most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Griffis Faculty Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Griffis Faculty Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Griffis Faculty Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Griffis Faculty Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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