Plug & Uglies

1495 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

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

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Plug & Uglies on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Mar 20, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plug & Uglies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plug & Uglies on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plug & Uglies?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plug & Uglies.

How does Plug & Uglies compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Plug & Uglies most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Plug & Uglies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plug & Uglies have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Plug & Uglies means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.