The Cabinet

649 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
American
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at The Cabinet, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Personal cleanliness is inadequate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

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.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
64
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
May 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 28, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cabinet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cabinet on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cabinet?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cabinet.

How does The Cabinet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Cabinet most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Cabinet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Cabinet have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cabinet 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 Cabinet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cabinet is inspected roughly once per year on average.