Upstein Food Court

5 University Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Upstein Food Court has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to two.

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
90
Oct 4, 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 Upstein Food Court last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Upstein Food Court on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Upstein Food Court?

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 Upstein Food Court.

How does Upstein Food Court compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Upstein Food Court most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Upstein Food Court's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Upstein Food Court have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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