American · Manhattan
The Library
7 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009
(212) 375-1352
★★★★★ 4.5 (1 diner reviews)
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A
DOH SANITARY GRADE
0–13 Violation Points · Top Sanitary Standard
Venue & Culinary Highlights
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NYC Health Department Official Inspection
CAMIS ID: #40635366
11
Violation Points
4
Critical Violations
10
Total Citations
2026-04-16
Last Inspection
Recorded Violations History
Code 10B 2026-04-16
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.
Code 10G 2026-04-16
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Code 09E 2026-04-16
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Code 10D 2026-04-16
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06C 2025-09-16
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.
Code 10F 2025-09-16
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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 06D 2025-09-16
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04N 2025-09-16
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.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04H 2025-09-16
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Code 08A 2025-09-16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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