Smithereens

414 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Smithereens has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Smithereens on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Apr 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smithereens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smithereens on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smithereens?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smithereens.

How does Smithereens compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Smithereens most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Smithereens' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smithereens means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.