Rocco's Steakhouse

72 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Rocco's Steakhouse has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Rocco's Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Sep 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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
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
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
74
Aug 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocco's Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocco's Steakhouse on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rocco's Steakhouse?

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

How does Rocco's Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rocco's Steakhouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rocco's Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rocco's Steakhouse have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rocco's Steakhouse 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 Rocco's Steakhouse inspected?

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