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Russian · Midtown-Times Square
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR health grade & inspection history
256 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 24, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 24, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 24, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 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.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Score trend
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR inspection history
16 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 24, 2026 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 7, 2025 | B | 27 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 16, 2024 | — | 27 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 24, 2023 | A | 12 | 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.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Official location
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR on the map
Common questions
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RUSSIAN SAMOVAR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 24, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was RUSSIAN SAMOVAR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 24, 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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