Hanover Gourmet Deli

3 Hanover Square, Manhattan, NY 10004

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Hanover Gourmet Deli has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Oct 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

08A

Jun 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

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

08C

Jun 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hanover Gourmet Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hanover Gourmet Deli on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hanover Gourmet Deli?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hanover Gourmet Deli.

How does Hanover Gourmet Deli compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hanover Gourmet Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hanover Gourmet Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hanover Gourmet Deli have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hanover Gourmet Deli 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 Hanover Gourmet Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hanover Gourmet Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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