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Sandwiches · Midtown-Times Square

DELICACY health grade & inspection history

12 EAST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017

8 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (May 15, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 15, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

May 15, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02I
    Critical violation

    TCS food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °F or below within 4 hours.

  • 08B

    Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

Score trend

DELICACY inspection history

4 fewer 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
May 15, 2026A82Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Dec 17, 2024A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jan 30, 2024276Cycle 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.

  • 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 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.

Official location

DELICACY on the map

Common questions

DELICACY inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for DELICACY?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 15, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.

When was DELICACY last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 15, 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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