Inspection conducted Mar 4, 2026 · Data released by DOHMH Mar 6, 2026
CRITICAL VIOLATIONS
Eats Cited for Critical Violations - Manhattan
Published March 7, 2026 2:30 AM
227 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 · American
35
Violation Score
A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Manhattan, NY — Eats, an American restaurant located at 227 West 27th Street in Manhattan, received a score of 35 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 4, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, indicating significant food safety concerns were identified during the evaluation.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 6, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one critical violation at the establishment.
The critical violation, cited under code 06C, noted that food, supplies, or equipment were not protected from potential sources of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, or service. Additionally, inspectors found that condiments were not provided in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor, and issues were identified related to customer refillable or reusable containers.
This type of violation addresses the fundamental requirement that food products remain shielded from environmental contaminants and cross-contamination throughout all stages of handling. When food is left exposed or improperly stored, it becomes vulnerable to airborne particles, chemical contaminants, pest activity, and other sources of contamination that can compromise food safety.
The action taken by DOHMH was to cite the violations found during the inspection.
Food Safety Context
Food protection requirements are established under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. The regulation requires that all food items be stored, prepared, displayed, and served in a manner that prevents contamination from external sources.
The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for local food safety regulations nationwide, similarly mandates that food be protected from contamination by establishing specific requirements for food storage, display, and service. Section 3-302.11 of the FDA Food Code addresses the protection of food from cross-contamination, while Section 3-305.11 covers food storage and protection from overhead contamination and other environmental sources.
The condiment-related portion of the violation reflects requirements that self-service condiment stations either use single-service packaging or be dispensed in a manner that prevents customer contact with shared containers, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between patrons.
A score of 35 indicates that the cumulative point value of all violations identified during the inspection exceeded the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation. While only one violation was recorded during this inspection, the point value assigned to the citation reflects the severity classification of the issue documented.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH database for this establishment. This may indicate that the March 4, 2026, inspection was the restaurant's initial inspection, or that prior records are not currently reflected in the publicly available dataset.
Restaurants receiving an initial Grade C are typically subject to a reinspection cycle. Under the DOHMH grading system, establishments that do not achieve a Grade A on their initial inspection are scheduled for a reinspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct cited violations and improve their score.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection:
- A: 0-13 points — The restaurant is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
- B: 14-27 points — Some violations were identified that require correction
- C: 28 or more points — Significant violations were documented that require prompt attention
The grading system has been in effect since 2010 and applies to approximately 27,000 restaurants across the five boroughs. Restaurants are required to post their current grade in a conspicuous location visible to the public.
Consumers can review the full inspection results for Eats and any other New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly as new inspection data becomes available. The database provides detailed violation descriptions, historical scores, and grade histories for all inspected establishments.
For additional information about food safety practices and restaurant inspection procedures, residents can contact DOHMH through the city's 311 service line or visit the department's website.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Eats including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.
Violations Documented — Mar 4, 2026
CRITICAL
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. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information (Code 20-08)
Inspection History
| Date |
Score |
Grade |
Status |
| Mar 4, 2026 |
35 |
N
|
This inspection |
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