The Harold

1271 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Harold has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Harold is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
86
Feb 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
78
Nov 23, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 11, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Harold last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Harold on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Harold?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Harold.

How does The Harold compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Harold most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Harold's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Harold have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Harold 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 Harold inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Harold is inspected around two times per year on average.