The Sabieng Thai

71 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
Thai
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at The Sabieng Thai, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so The Sabieng Thai trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
70
Jun 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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 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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
50
Feb 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
74
Jul 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sabieng Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sabieng Thai on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sabieng Thai?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Sabieng Thai.

How does The Sabieng Thai compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Sabieng Thai most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Sabieng Thai's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Sabieng Thai have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Sabieng Thai 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 Sabieng Thai inspected?

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