Hell's Kitchenette

375 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Hell's Kitchenette has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Hell's Kitchenette's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

02B

Mar 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

May 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hell's Kitchenette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hell's Kitchenette on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hell's Kitchenette?

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 Hell's Kitchenette.

How does Hell's Kitchenette compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hell's Kitchenette most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hell's Kitchenette's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hell's Kitchenette have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hell's Kitchenette 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 Hell's Kitchenette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hell's Kitchenette is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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