The Tailor Public House

505 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
French
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited The Tailor Public House three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Feb 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tailor Public House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tailor Public House on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tailor Public House?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Tailor Public House.

How does The Tailor Public House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Tailor Public House most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Tailor Public House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Tailor Public House have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Tailor Public House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Tailor Public House inspected?

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