Russian Samovar
The health department has logged four inspections at Russian Samovar, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Russian Samovar squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Russian Samovar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Russian Samovar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Russian Samovar?
Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Russian Samovar.
How does Russian Samovar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Russian Samovar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Russian Samovar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Russian Samovar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Russian Samovar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Russian Samovar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Russian Samovar is inspected roughly once per year on average.