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Russian · Midtown-Times Square

RUSSIAN VODKA ROOM health grade & inspection history

265 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019

27 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jun 12, 2023). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 6, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Mar 6, 2025Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

  • 06C
    Critical 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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 06F
    Critical violation

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 10E

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

  • 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

RUSSIAN VODKA ROOM inspection history

19 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Mar 6, 2025276Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 12, 2023A81Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 24, 2022A122Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Official location

RUSSIAN VODKA ROOM on the map

Common questions

RUSSIAN VODKA ROOM inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for RUSSIAN VODKA ROOM?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jun 12, 2023. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.

When was RUSSIAN VODKA ROOM last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 6, 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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