Schnipper's Quality Kitchen

620 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Schnipper's Quality Kitchen's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
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
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
61
Nov 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Schnipper's Quality Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen.

How does Schnipper's Quality Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Schnipper's Quality Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Schnipper's Quality Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Schnipper's Quality Kitchen 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 Schnipper's Quality Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Schnipper's Quality Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.