Sway Lounge

305 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
American
Last inspected: May 16, 2019
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2017, Sway Lounge has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Sway Lounge is from May 16, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Non-food contact surface improperly constructed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Sway Lounge's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
82
Mar 23, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
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
90
Nov 4, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sway Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sway Lounge on file is from May 16, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sway Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface improperly constructed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sway Lounge.

How does Sway Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sway Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sway Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sway Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sway Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.