White Castle

539 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

White Castle has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

White Castle's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
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 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
82
Jul 1, 2024
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
Mar 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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 White Castle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Castle on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at White Castle?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at White Castle.

How does White Castle compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

White Castle most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has White Castle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Castle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at White Castle 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 White Castle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, White Castle is inspected roughly once per year on average.