Uptown Veg II

349 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10027
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records currently show only two inspections for Uptown Veg II. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Jan 2, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uptown Veg II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uptown Veg II on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uptown Veg II?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uptown Veg II.

How does Uptown Veg II compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Uptown Veg II most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Uptown Veg II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uptown Veg II have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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