The Penn Club

30 West 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, The Penn Club has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The Penn Club's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Feb 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Jan 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.

06B

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Penn Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Penn Club on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Penn Club compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Penn Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Penn Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Penn Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Penn Club 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 Penn Club inspected?

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

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