Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central

231 East 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78
Apr 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
45
Mar 13, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
67
Apr 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations.
View 6 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
41
Jun 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central.

How does Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central 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 Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central is inspected around two times per year on average.