The Magician

118 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
American
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2024
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Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The Magician has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 26, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so The Magician trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
May 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
67
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
64
Mar 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Magician last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Magician on file is from Nov 26, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Magician?

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

How does The Magician compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Magician most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Magician's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Magician 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 Magician inspected?

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