The Tool Box

1742 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
American
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The Tool Box has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Oct 1, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting The Tool Box on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Apr 26, 2023
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tool Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tool Box on file is from Oct 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tool Box?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Tool Box.

How does The Tool Box compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Tool Box most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Tool Box's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Tool Box have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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