72ND EATERY in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 30, 2025
📍 261 COLUMBUS AVE STORE #2, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
72nd Eatery on the Upper West Side has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 6 times since 2022, though it currently holds a Grade A with a score of 11 points. The restaurant has 10 inspections on record dating back to 2022, with this Grade A marking its only passing grade to date.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
6
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
72ND EATERY in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Emergency Closures (6)
72ND EATERY in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE P
Mar 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food Protection Certificate (F...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE P
Feb 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of c...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE P
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Personal clea...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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72ND EATERY in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 72ND EATERY last inspected?
- 72ND EATERY was last inspected on June 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is 72ND EATERY's current health grade?
- 72ND EATERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has 72ND EATERY been closed by NYC Health?
- 72ND EATERY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has 72ND EATERY had?
- 72ND EATERY has 10 health inspections on record from August 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at 72ND EATERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 72ND EATERY was 74 points on March 3, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.