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Middle Eastern · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
RAINBOW FALAFEL health grade & inspection history
26 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
8 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (May 12, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 12, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 12, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06ACritical violation
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Score trend
RAINBOW FALAFEL inspection history
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 9, 2025 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | 32 | 6 | 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.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Official location
RAINBOW FALAFEL on the map
Common questions
RAINBOW FALAFEL inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RAINBOW FALAFEL?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 12, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.
When was RAINBOW FALAFEL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 12, 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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