American · New York City, NY
123 Madison Street
Last inspected Oct 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Official score: 0 · Understand This Area’s Scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 3, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Official score: 13 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
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.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale
4 recorded violations
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationAnti-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.
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source