Rainbow Room

30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10112
American
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Rainbow Room has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Rainbow Room's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
78
Sep 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rainbow Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Room on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rainbow Room?

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

How does Rainbow Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Rainbow Room's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rainbow Room 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 Rainbow Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbow Room is inspected roughly once per year on average.