Ritenow

8 East 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ritenow has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Nov 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
Jun 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ritenow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ritenow on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ritenow?

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

How does Ritenow compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Ritenow's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ritenow have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ritenow 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 Ritenow inspected?

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