Hotel Giraffe

365 Park Avenue South, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Hotel Giraffe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Hotel Giraffe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
May 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Giraffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Giraffe on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Giraffe?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hotel Giraffe.

How does Hotel Giraffe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hotel Giraffe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hotel Giraffe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hotel Giraffe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hotel Giraffe 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 Hotel Giraffe inspected?

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