The Milton

1754 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Irish
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
45
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at The Milton, the earliest from 2022. On Aug 14, 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.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so The Milton trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Nov 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
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
82
Nov 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Milton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Milton on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Milton?

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

How does The Milton compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Milton most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Milton's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Milton 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 Milton inspected?

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