Inspection conducted Mar 17, 2025 · Data released by DOHMH Jan 5, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
The Square/ Club 5X Gets Grade B After Inspection - Manhattan
Published March 5, 2026 10:57 AM
5 TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan, NY 10036 · American
26
Violation Score A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Manhattan, NY — The Square/ Club 5X, an American restaurant located at 5 Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, received a Grade B with a score of 26 following a health inspection conducted on March 17, 2025. The score places the establishment at the upper boundary of the Grade B range, just one point below the Grade C threshold of 28. Inspectors documented 10 critical and 13 non-critical violations across multiple categories.
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What Inspectors Found
The most frequently cited issue involved pest activity. Inspectors recorded five separate critical violations under Code 04N for the presence of filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies in the establishment's food and non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies, and fruit flies. The repeated documentation of this violation across multiple areas of the establishment indicates a widespread pest concern.
Food handling issues were also identified. Inspectors cited three critical violations under Code 04H for raw, cooked, or prepared food that was adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the establishment's HACCP plan. Additionally, two critical violations under Code 06E noted that sanitized equipment or utensils, including in-use food dispensing utensils, were improperly used or stored.
Among the non-critical violations, inspectors documented six instances under Code 16-02 where original nutrition fact labels or ingredient labels for cooking oils, shortening, margarine, or bulk food items were not maintained on site. Three violations under Code 08A noted conditions conducive to harborage of rodents, insects, or other pests. Four violations under Code 10B cited issues with drainage systems, including anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices not provided where required and improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste.
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, restaurants are required to maintain sanitary conditions that prevent pest harborage and protect food from contamination. The FDA Food Code classifies pest presence near food preparation and storage areas as a significant food safety risk, as pests can serve as vectors for pathogens. Repeated pest-related violations in a single inspection suggest systemic conditions that may require comprehensive remediation beyond routine pest control measures.
Proper food handling and HACCP compliance are foundational requirements under both city and federal food safety guidelines. Cross-contamination and improper food storage can contribute to foodborne illness when not addressed.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH database for this establishment. This may indicate the March 2025 inspection was an initial or first-recorded cycle inspection.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), assigns letter grades based on total violation point scores:
A: 0–13 points
B: 14–27 points
C: 28 or more points
The Square/ Club 5X's score of 26 falls at the high end of the Grade B range, one point from a Grade C designation. A lower score indicates fewer or less severe violations.
Note: This inspection was conducted on March 17, 2025, with data released by DOHMH on January 5, 2026. There may be a delay between when an inspection occurs and when results are publicly available. For the most current information, consumers can visit the NYC DOHMH restaurant inspection portal or check the grade posted at the establishment.
CRITICAL Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (Code 06E)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 04N)
CRITICAL Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 04N)
CRITICAL Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
Non-Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
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 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)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 04N)
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)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 04N)
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 Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
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 Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
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 Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
CRITICAL 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. (Code 04N)
CRITICAL Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (Code 06E)
Non-Critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
CRITICAL Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
Non-Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
Non-Critical Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
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Regulatory References: NYC Health Code Article 81, FDA Food Code (2022). NYC Restaurant Inspections is an independent public data reporting service. We are not affiliated with the City of New York.
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