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Sandwiches · Midtown-Times Square
THE PICNIC BASKET health grade & inspection history
65 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Oct 9, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 9, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 9, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
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.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 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
THE PICNIC BASKET inspection history
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 9, 2024 | A | 12 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 9, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 17, 2022 | C | 30 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 2, 2022 | — | 21 | 4 | 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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
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Common questions
THE PICNIC BASKET inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE PICNIC BASKET?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Oct 9, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was THE PICNIC BASKET last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 9, 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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