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The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria)

50 Central Park South, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) stretching back to 2023. The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
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
61
Sep 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
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
Jun 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria)?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria).

How does The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Big Apple (Ritz Carlton Hotel Employee Cafeteria) is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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