Snafu

127 East 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

American

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Snafu appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

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

Snafu's latest score of 100 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Jul 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

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

04H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Apr 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snafu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snafu on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snafu?

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

How does Snafu compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Snafu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Snafu have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snafu 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 Snafu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Snafu is inspected around two times per year on average.

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