Regency Whist Club

15 East 67 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065

American

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Regency Whist Club, the earliest from 2023. Regency Whist Club was last inspected on May 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at four versus six before.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Oct 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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 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

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

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

May 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Apr 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Regency Whist Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Regency Whist Club on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Regency Whist Club?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Regency Whist Club.

How does Regency Whist Club compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Regency Whist Club most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Regency Whist Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Regency Whist Club have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Regency Whist Club 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 Regency Whist Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Regency Whist Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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