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The Library: health inspection history
7 Avenue A, New York City, NY 10009
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- Address
- 7 Avenue A, New York City, NY 10009
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Cuisine (as listed)
- American
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Apr 16, 2026
- Latest inspection
- Apr 16, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Apr 3, 2024 to Apr 16, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 14 violations, of which 5 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 11 points. Among 268 graded restaurants in ZIP 10009, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Apr 16, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10DNot critical 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.
- 09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 10BNot critical 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.
Sep 16, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 04NCritical 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.
- 06CCritical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Apr 3, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 04DCritical Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
Apr 3, 2024 Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 15-27Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
- 15-01Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.