The Clam

420 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, The Clam has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting The Clam on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
May 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Mar 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86
Jan 26, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Clam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Clam on file is from Oct 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Clam?

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 The Clam.

How does The Clam compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has The Clam's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Clam have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Clam 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 The Clam inspected?

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