The Orchard Townhouse

242 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The Orchard Townhouse appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2025. 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.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting The Orchard Townhouse on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Feb 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
47
Jan 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Orchard Townhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Orchard Townhouse on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Orchard Townhouse?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Orchard Townhouse.

How does The Orchard Townhouse compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Orchard Townhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Orchard Townhouse's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Orchard Townhouse 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 Orchard Townhouse inspected?

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