Grill 21

346 East 21 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Filipino

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Grill 21 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to six violations previously.

Looking across the full record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

Aug 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04L

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

04H

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

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

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

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

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

02B

02G

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Nov 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

10G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grill 21 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grill 21 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grill 21?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grill 21.

How does Grill 21 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Grill 21 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Grill 21's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grill 21 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grill 21 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 Grill 21 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grill 21 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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