Rolf's

281 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010
German
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Rolf's stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Rolf's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Jun 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rolf's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rolf's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rolf's?

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 Rolf's.

How does Rolf's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rolf's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rolf's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rolf's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rolf's 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 Rolf's inspected?

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