Playwrights Horizons

416 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2020
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Playwrights Horizons appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2017. The most recent report on file is from Feb 22, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Playwrights Horizons is from Feb 22, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface improperly constructed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Playwrights Horizons on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 22, 2020
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95
Feb 20, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Sep 13, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playwrights Horizons last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playwrights Horizons on file is from Feb 22, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playwrights Horizons?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface improperly constructed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Playwrights Horizons.

How does Playwrights Horizons compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Playwrights Horizons most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Playwrights Horizons' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Playwrights Horizons have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playwrights Horizons means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.