Rumpus Room

249 Eldridge Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

American

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2019

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Rumpus Room has been inspected four times since 2016. Rumpus Room was last inspected on Apr 30, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 30, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2019

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

Jan 30, 2018

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Aug 23, 2016

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

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Jun 28, 2016

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rumpus Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rumpus Room on file is from Apr 30, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rumpus Room?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rumpus Room.

How does Rumpus Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Rumpus Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rumpus Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rumpus Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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