The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top

700 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Mar 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Apr 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

02G

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top.

How does The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top 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 Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Peninsula New York, Clement/ the Gotham Lounge/ Pent Top is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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