Manhattan, NY — The Craftsman, an American restaurant at 3155 Broadway in Manhattan, received a Grade B score of 24 following a health inspection conducted on February 26, 2026. The score places the restaurant near the upper end of the Grade B range, just three points below the Grade C threshold of 28. The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 3, 2026.
The result represents a notable shift for the establishment, which had consistently earned Grade A scores in its three prior inspections dating back to 2022.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented one critical violation during the February 26 inspection. The restaurant was cited under violation code 02G for holding cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items above 41°F. This category also covers smoked or processed fish held above 38°F, intact raw eggs held above 45°F, and reduced oxygen packaged TCS foods held above required temperatures outside of active necessary preparation.
No non-critical violations were recorded during the inspection. The single critical violation alone accounted for the restaurant's 24-point score, reflecting the weight assigned to temperature control failures under the DOHMH scoring system.
Food Safety Context
Proper cold holding temperatures are a foundational requirement under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. TCS foods — which include items such as meat, dairy, cut fruits, and cooked vegetables — must be maintained at 41°F or below to limit the growth of harmful bacteria. When cold foods are held above safe temperatures, the risk of bacterial proliferation increases, particularly for pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli.
The FDA Food Code identifies temperature abuse as one of the leading contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks. DOHMH assigns significant point values to cold holding violations precisely because of this elevated risk. A single critical temperature violation can move a restaurant from a Grade A score into Grade B territory, as occurred in this case.
Inspection History
The Craftsman's prior inspection record shows a pattern of strong compliance before the February 2026 visit:
- September 18, 2024: Score 13, Grade A
- March 30, 2023: Score 12, Grade A
- July 6, 2022: Score 9, Grade A
The jump from a score of 13 to 24 represents an 11-point increase and the restaurant's first Grade B result in its recorded inspection history. The previous scores had all fallen within the Grade A range of 0 to 13 points.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on cumulative violation point scores:
- A: 0–13 points
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations. The Craftsman's score of 24 places it in the upper portion of the Grade B range. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection or hearing through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
Complete inspection results for The Craftsman and all New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database. Consumers can review current grades, violation details, and inspection histories at [NYCRestaurantInspections.com](https://nycrestaurantinspections.com) or through the city's open data portal.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for The Craftsman including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.