Rainbow Falafel

26 East 17 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Rainbow Falafel, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Sep 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Mar 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainbow Falafel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Falafel on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rainbow Falafel?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rainbow Falafel.

How does Rainbow Falafel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Rainbow Falafel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainbow Falafel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rainbow Falafel 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 Rainbow Falafel inspected?

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

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