Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

305 West 46 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square stretching back to 2022. On May 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Jan 31, 2024

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

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

Oct 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

Jun 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square.

How does Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square 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 Riu Plaza New York Times Square inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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