Nordstrom Bistro Verde

225 West 57 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Nordstrom Bistro Verde has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

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

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
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
Mar 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 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
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
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
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Jun 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
50
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nordstrom Bistro Verde last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nordstrom Bistro Verde on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nordstrom Bistro Verde?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nordstrom Bistro Verde.

How does Nordstrom Bistro Verde compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Nordstrom Bistro Verde most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Nordstrom Bistro Verde's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Nordstrom Bistro Verde have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nordstrom Bistro Verde 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 Nordstrom Bistro Verde inspected?

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