Island

1305 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Island stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Island's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 2, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
61
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island.

How does Island compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Island most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Island's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Island inspected?

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