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Sweet Chick

32 East 16 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Sweet Chick, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
78
Feb 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Sep 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
70
Apr 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Apr 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Chick on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Chick?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Chick.

How does Sweet Chick compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sweet Chick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Chick have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Chick 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 Sweet Chick inspected?

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

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