Three Jewels

5 East 3 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show six inspections at Three Jewels stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the two found previously.

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

Three Jewels's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 13, 2025

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Aug 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Jan 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Nov 21, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

May 20, 2022

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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Three Jewels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Three Jewels on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Three Jewels?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Three Jewels.

How does Three Jewels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Three Jewels most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Three Jewels's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Three Jewels have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Three Jewels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Three Jewels is inspected around two times per year on average.

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