The Folly

92 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at The Folly is still short, with only two visits logged. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier”, showing up two times.

The Folly's latest score of 43 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Apr 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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 worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Folly last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Folly on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Folly?

Across the inspection record, “food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Folly.

How does The Folly compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Folly most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Folly's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Folly means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.