The Monkey Room

589 Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Monkey Room has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Monkey Room is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Jan 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Monkey Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Monkey Room on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Monkey Room?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Monkey Room.

How does The Monkey Room compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has The Monkey Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Monkey Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Monkey Room 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 Monkey Room inspected?

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