The Dead Poet

450 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Irish
Last inspected: Nov 27, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Dead Poet has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 27, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
78
Apr 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Jun 15, 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 Dead Poet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dead Poet on file is from Nov 27, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dead Poet?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Dead Poet.

How does The Dead Poet compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Dead Poet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Dead Poet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dead Poet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dead Poet 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 Dead Poet inspected?

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