Max Restaurant

134 West Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Max Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
May 17, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Max Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Max Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Max Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Max Restaurant.

How does Max Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Max Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Max Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Max Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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