Harlem Halal Food Court

66 West 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026
African
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Harlem Halal Food Court has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Harlem Halal Food Court on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
64
Jan 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harlem Halal Food Court last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harlem Halal Food Court on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harlem Halal Food Court?

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 Harlem Halal Food Court.

How does Harlem Halal Food Court compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Harlem Halal Food Court most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Harlem Halal Food Court's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harlem Halal Food Court have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harlem Halal Food Court means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.