The up & up

116 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at The up & up is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated May 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the one found previously.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting The up & up squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The up & up last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The up & up on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The up & up?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The up & up.

How does The up & up compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The up & up most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The up & up's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The up & up have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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