BLONDIES in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026
📍 212 WEST 79 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Blondies on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 19 points as of 2026. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BLONDIES in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jul 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
Mar 9, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Feb 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Failure to ...
Feb 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
Oct 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly d...
GRADE A
Aug 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Apr 6, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation,...
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BLONDIES in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLONDIES last inspected?
- BLONDIES was last inspected on July 22, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 73 points.
- What is BLONDIES's current health grade?
- BLONDIES currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has BLONDIES had?
- BLONDIES has 7 health inspections on record from April 2022 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLONDIES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLONDIES was 73 points on July 22, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLONDIES ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLONDIES has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.