The Players

16 Gramercy Park South, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at The Players stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 5, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jan 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Feb 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
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 improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Players last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Players on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Players?

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

How does The Players compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has The Players' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Players have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Players 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 Players inspected?

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