The Perfect Pint

203 East 45 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

Irish

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited The Perfect Pint three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 31, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting The Perfect Pint on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

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

Mar 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08C

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

08A

Apr 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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 worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Perfect Pint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Perfect Pint on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Perfect Pint?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Perfect Pint.

How does The Perfect Pint compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Perfect Pint most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Perfect Pint's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Perfect Pint 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 Perfect Pint inspected?

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

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