Chefscape

116 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Failed · Dec 5, 2025 Directions
67
Poor BiteKarma score 67 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Keeps coming up: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • Passed 1 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Dec 5, 2025: failed with 7 violations, 3 critical.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2025
  2. Failed Dec 5

    Cycle Inspection

    7 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140°F to 70°F or less within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F or less within 4 additional hours
    • Critical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored
    • Critical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses
    • Minor Nonfood-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
    • Minor Dishwashing and warewashing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient
    • Minor Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food-contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained
    • Minor 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
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Sep 5

    Cycle Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred
    • Minor Thawing procedure improper
    • Minor 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
  5. Failed Apr 30

    Cycle Inspection

    6 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140°F
    • Critical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses
    • Critical Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed
    • Minor 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
    • Minor Nonfood-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
    • Minor Wash hands sign not posted near or above handwashing sink

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