The Golden Swan

314 West 11 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
New French
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, The Golden Swan has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
50
Oct 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
Jul 26, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Golden Swan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Golden Swan on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Golden Swan?

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 Golden Swan.

How does The Golden Swan compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Golden Swan most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Golden Swan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Golden Swan have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Golden Swan 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.

How often is The Golden Swan inspected?

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