Printers Alley

215 West 40 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Printers Alley appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 29, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

Printers Alley scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
70
Jan 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 18, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Printers Alley last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Printers Alley on file is from Nov 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Printers Alley?

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

How does Printers Alley compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Printers Alley most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Printers Alley's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Printers Alley have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Printers Alley 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 Printers Alley inspected?

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