The Rum House

228 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at The Rum House is still short, with only two visits logged. On Aug 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Nov 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rum House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rum House on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Rum House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Rum House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Rum House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Rum House have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Rum House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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