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American · Midtown-Times Square

BEAST & BUTTERFLIES health grade & inspection history

226 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

26 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Jul 23, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 10, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 10, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical 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.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 06D
    Critical 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.

Score trend

BEAST & BUTTERFLIES inspection history

Same score as 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 10, 2026264Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 23, 2025B265Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 27, 2025407Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 4, 2023A92Cycle 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Official location

BEAST & BUTTERFLIES on the map

Common questions

BEAST & BUTTERFLIES inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BEAST & BUTTERFLIES?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Jul 23, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 26 violation points.

When was BEAST & BUTTERFLIES last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 10, 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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