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Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn)

136 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near five violations each time.

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

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn)'s 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Oct 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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
Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn)?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn).

How does Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) 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 Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paul's on Times Square (Hilton Garden Inn) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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