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American · Midtown-Times Square
54 BELOW health grade & inspection history
254 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
27 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 21, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 6, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 6, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10F
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.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
54 BELOW inspection history
20 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | — | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 21, 2024 | A | 7 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
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Common questions
54 BELOW inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for 54 BELOW?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 21, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.
When was 54 BELOW last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 6, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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