Manhattan, NY — Margon Restaurant, a Latin American establishment located at 136 West 46th Street in Midtown Manhattan, received a score of 41 on its most recent health inspection, placing it in the Grade C category. The inspection was conducted on February 20, 2026, with data released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 23, 2026.

The score of 41 represents the highest point total recorded at the restaurant in its recent inspection history and falls well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C designation.

What Inspectors Found

During the February 20 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one non-critical violation at the establishment:

  • Code 08A: The establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

This violation indicates that inspectors identified environmental conditions within the restaurant that could attract or sustain pest activity. Such conditions may include gaps in walls or flooring, improper food storage that could attract pests, accumulated debris, or other structural or sanitation issues that create harborage opportunities.

While no critical violations were documented during this inspection cycle, the single non-critical violation contributed to a score of 41, which suggests that the severity or extent of the conditions observed was significant enough to warrant substantial point deductions under the DOHMH scoring system.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments operating within the five boroughs. Under these regulations, restaurants are required to maintain premises free of conditions that could harbor pests, as pest activity poses a direct risk to food safety and public health.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model framework for local food safety regulations nationwide, similarly requires that food establishments be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent the entry and harborage of pests. Conditions conducive to pest activity can compromise food safety by introducing biological contaminants into food preparation and storage areas.

Under the DOHMH inspection and grading system, restaurants that receive a Grade C are required to post the grade card in a location visible to the public. Establishments receiving grades below A may request an adjudicatory hearing or schedule a re-inspection to improve their score.

Inspection History

A review of Margon Restaurant's inspection record shows fluctuating scores over the past several years:

  • Feb 20, 2026: Score 41 (Grade C)
  • Jan 15, 2026: Score not yet recorded
  • Jan 10, 2025: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • Jun 20, 2024: Score 26
  • Jan 25, 2023: Score 20 (Grade B)
  • Sep 29, 2022: Score 33

The current score of 41 marks the restaurant's highest recorded score in the available inspection history, exceeding the previous high of 33 documented in September 2022. The restaurant has not achieved a Grade A score (0-13 points) in any of its recent inspection cycles on record. The establishment has alternated between Grade B and Grade C range scores, with the most recent result representing a notable increase from the score of 25 recorded in January 2025.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

The DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total points accumulated during an inspection. Points are assessed for each violation observed, with critical violations generally carrying higher point values than non-critical violations. The grading scale is as follows:

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

A lower score indicates fewer or less severe violations and reflects stronger compliance with food safety regulations. Restaurants receiving a Grade B or C may choose to post a "Grade Pending" card while they pursue a re-inspection or hearing.

Consumers can access the full inspection history for any restaurant in New York City through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is available to the public online. The database includes detailed violation descriptions, scores, and grading outcomes for each inspection cycle.

Margon Restaurant's current Grade C card is required to be posted at the establishment in accordance with DOHMH regulations.

More About This Restaurant

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