BLUE in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 16, 2026
📍 856 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Blue, a Mediterranean restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. The restaurant has received Grade A on its single inspection on record since 2022, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BLUE in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (5 records)
May 16, 2026
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Nov 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-servi...
May 18, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Dishwashing and ware w...
Jun 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device no...
BLUE in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLUE last inspected?
- BLUE was last inspected on May 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is BLUE's current health grade?
- BLUE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLUE had?
- BLUE has 5 health inspections on record from June 2022 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLUE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLUE was 39 points on June 23, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLUE ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLUE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.