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American · Midtown-Times Square
PRINTERS ALLEY health grade & inspection history
215 W 40TH ST, Manhattan, NY 10018
28 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Nov 29, 2024). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 1, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 1, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 04NCritical violation
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 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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
PRINTERS ALLEY inspection history
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | 28 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 29, 2024 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 31, 2024 | — | 19 | 3 | 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.
- 04HRecorded in 2 inspections
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 10FRecorded 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
PRINTERS ALLEY on the map
Common questions
PRINTERS ALLEY inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for PRINTERS ALLEY?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 29, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 28 violation points.
When was PRINTERS ALLEY last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 1, 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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