P.J. Clarke's

915 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

P.J. Clarke's has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting P.J. Clarke's on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
55
Jan 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was P.J. Clarke's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at P.J. Clarke's on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at P.J. Clarke's?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at P.J. Clarke's.

How does P.J. Clarke's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

P.J. Clarke's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has P.J. Clarke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P.J. Clarke's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at P.J. Clarke's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.