The Third Palm Tree

2145 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
American
Last inspected: May 29, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Third Palm Tree has been inspected six times since 2017. The Third Palm Tree was last inspected on May 29, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at The Third Palm Tree is from May 29, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting The Third Palm Tree on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
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Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
90
Mar 8, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
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
67
Jul 30, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
67
Jul 27, 2018
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
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
90
Jun 5, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
67
May 26, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Third Palm Tree last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Third Palm Tree on file is from May 29, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Third Palm Tree?

Across the inspection record, “proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Third Palm Tree.

How does The Third Palm Tree compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Third Palm Tree most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Third Palm Tree's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Third Palm Tree means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.