Puffy's Tavern

81 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
American
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Puffy's Tavern has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Puffy's Tavern was last inspected on Nov 26, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up two times.

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

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
May 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Feb 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
09C
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
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puffy's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puffy's Tavern on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puffy's Tavern?

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

How does Puffy's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Puffy's Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Puffy's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Puffy's Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Puffy's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Puffy's Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.