Manhattan, NY — Commodore II, an American restaurant located at 14 Avenue C, received a Grade B health rating with a score of 25 points during an inspection conducted March 10, 2026. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) released the inspection data on March 12, 2026.

The score places the establishment near the upper limit of the Grade B range, just two points below the 28-point threshold that would result in a Grade C rating. Inspectors documented two critical violations during the visit.

What Inspectors Found

Health inspectors identified two critical food safety violations at the establishment. The first violation involved improper protection of food, supplies, and equipment from potential contamination sources during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Inspectors also noted issues with condiments not being provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by staff.

The second critical violation concerned food contact surfaces that were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. This violation indicates a breakdown in standard sanitation protocols that are essential for preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illness.

Both violations were cited under NYC Health Code Article 81, which establishes sanitation standards for food service establishments operating in New York City.

Food Safety Context

Food contact surface sanitation represents a fundamental requirement in restaurant operations. The FDA Food Code specifies that surfaces which come into contact with food must be cleaned and sanitized between uses, particularly after any activity that may introduce contamination.

Proper sanitization of food contact surfaces prevents the transfer of harmful bacteria and other pathogens between different food items. When these protocols are not followed, the risk of foodborne illness transmission increases.

The violations related to food protection address multiple points in the food handling process. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that food be protected from contamination at all stages, from storage through service to customers.

Inspection History

The restaurant's recent inspection record shows the following results:

  • March 10, 2026: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • October 16, 2025: Score 2 (Grade Z)
  • October 14, 2025: Score 101, closed by DOHMH
  • April 16, 2024: Score 11 (Grade A)

The October 2025 closure was followed by a re-inspection two days later that resulted in a score of 2 points. The establishment returned to a passing grade at that time before the current March 2026 inspection documented the violations that resulted in the 25-point score.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system assigns letter grades based on point totals from health inspections:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health codes. Critical violations carry more points than non-critical violations.

Restaurants that receive Grade B or Grade C scores may request re-inspection. The DOHMH conducts unannounced inspections of all food service establishments at least once per year.

Current inspection results for all NYC restaurants are available through the DOHMH website and the city's open data portal. Consumers can review inspection histories before dining at any establishment in the five boroughs.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Commodore Ii including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.