Umberto's Clam House

132 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Umberto's Clam House five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Umberto's Clam House trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

Nov 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

02G

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

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

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

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

May 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

08A

Apr 27, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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

Current letter grade sign not posted.

20F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umberto's Clam House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umberto's Clam House on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Umberto's Clam House?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Umberto's Clam House.

How does Umberto's Clam House compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Umberto's Clam House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Umberto's Clam House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Umberto's Clam House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Umberto's Clam House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Umberto's Clam House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Umberto's Clam House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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