Mexican · Midtown-Times Square
MAD DOG & BEANS MEXICAN CANTINA
5 EAST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
A
American · Midtown-Times Square
RITENOW health grade & inspection history
8 EAST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 17, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 17, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 17, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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.
- 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
RITENOW inspection history
Same score as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 2, 2023 | A | 12 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 27, 2022 | A | 13 | 2 | 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.
- 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.
Official location
RITENOW on the map
Common questions
RITENOW inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RITENOW?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 17, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was RITENOW last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 17, 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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