The Gray Mare

61 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Irish
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The Gray Mare has been inspected three times since 2023. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The Gray Mare's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
74
May 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gray Mare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gray Mare on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Gray Mare?

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

How does The Gray Mare compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Gray Mare most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Gray Mare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gray Mare have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Gray Mare 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 Gray Mare inspected?

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