Rowdy Rooster

140 West 32 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Rowdy Rooster stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Rowdy Rooster's latest score of 100 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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

04L

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

08A

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

Nov 20, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

08C

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

08A

Feb 15, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

04L

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

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

08A

10F

Dec 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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

02B

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rowdy Rooster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rowdy Rooster on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rowdy Rooster?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rowdy Rooster.

How does Rowdy Rooster compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Rowdy Rooster's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rowdy Rooster have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rowdy Rooster 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 Rowdy Rooster inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rowdy Rooster is inspected around three times per year on average.

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