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Maiden Lane

162 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Maiden Lane six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Maiden Lane scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
78
Jun 25, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Jun 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
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
39
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Dec 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
May 4, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20D
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
10D
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maiden Lane last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maiden Lane on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maiden Lane?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maiden Lane.

How does Maiden Lane compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Maiden Lane most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Maiden Lane's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Maiden Lane have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maiden Lane 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 Maiden Lane inspected?

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

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