Surfish Bistro

550 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Surfish Bistro has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 3, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Surfish Bistro's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Mar 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Jan 18, 2022
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
Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
06A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surfish Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surfish Bistro on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surfish Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surfish Bistro.

How does Surfish Bistro compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Surfish Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Surfish Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surfish Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surfish Bistro 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 Surfish Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surfish Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.