Proper Food

1120 6 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036
American
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Proper Food on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Proper Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Proper Food on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Proper Food?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Proper Food.

How does Proper Food compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Proper Food's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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