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American · Midtown-Times Square
READING ROOM health grade & inspection history
16 EAST 46 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10017
9 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 10, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 10, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 10, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 09E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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
READING ROOM inspection history
30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | 39 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 13, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 18, 2023 | B | 15 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 4, 2023 | — | 37 | 7 | 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04NRecorded 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.
Official location
READING ROOM on the map
Common questions
READING ROOM inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for READING ROOM?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 10, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was READING ROOM last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 10, 2025.
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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