Reif's Tavern

302 East 92 Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Reif's Tavern three times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to five violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Jul 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Oct 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reif's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reif's Tavern on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reif's Tavern.

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

Reif's Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Reif's Tavern have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reif'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 Reif's Tavern inspected?

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