Mj Smith Food & Spirits

9 East 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Mj Smith Food & Spirits three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Mj Smith Food & Spirits squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
74
Sep 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mj Smith Food & Spirits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mj Smith Food & Spirits on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mj Smith Food & Spirits?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mj Smith Food & Spirits.

How does Mj Smith Food & Spirits compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Mj Smith Food & Spirits most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Mj Smith Food & Spirits's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mj Smith Food & Spirits have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mj Smith Food & Spirits 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 Mj Smith Food & Spirits inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mj Smith Food & Spirits is inspected roughly once per year on average.