Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House

160 Central Park South, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus six before.

After cooking or removal from hot holding accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Apr 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02H

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

04N

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

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House.

How does Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House 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 Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southgate Restaurant, Jw Marriot Essex House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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