Parm

235 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Parm, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Parm's latest score of 50 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Nov 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

06C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jul 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parm last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Parm?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Parm.

How does Parm compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Parm most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Parm's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Parm have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Parm means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Parm inspected?

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

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