Wat's on Your Plate 2

641 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10037

Seafood

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Wat's on Your Plate 2 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Wat's on Your Plate 2's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / 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

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

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

08A

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

Jan 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

02B

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

04K

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Nov 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

04N

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

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

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

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wat's on Your Plate 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wat's on Your Plate 2 on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wat's on Your Plate 2?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wat's on Your Plate 2.

How does Wat's on Your Plate 2 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Wat's on Your Plate 2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Wat's on Your Plate 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wat's on Your Plate 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wat's on Your Plate 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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