Pubkey

85 Washington Place, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Pubkey is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pubkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pubkey on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pubkey compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pubkey most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pubkey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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