Madame Tussaud's

234 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Madame Tussaud's stretching back to 2024. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Madame Tussaud's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Sep 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
64
Jan 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madame Tussaud's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madame Tussaud's on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madame Tussaud's?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Madame Tussaud's.

How does Madame Tussaud's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Madame Tussaud's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Madame Tussaud's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madame Tussaud's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Madame Tussaud's 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 Madame Tussaud's inspected?

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