American · Midtown-Times Square
FRESH KITCHEN health grade & inspection history
265 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016
Most recent represented grade is pending (Mar 26, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 26, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10B
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.
Score trend
FRESH KITCHEN inspection history
7 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | 31 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | 38 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jul 3, 2024 | A | 4 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 19, 2023 | A | 8 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Apr 10, 2023 | — | 26 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 06CRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 10BRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
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Common questions
FRESH KITCHEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for FRESH KITCHEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Mar 26, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 31 violation points.
When was FRESH KITCHEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 26, 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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