COUNTER & BODEGA in Chelsea Hudson Yards
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026
📍 216 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Counter & Bodega in Chelsea Hudson Yards has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 3 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2, and has received 1 Grade C among its 10 inspections dating back to 2023.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
COUNTER & BODEGA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Emergency Closures (3)
COUNTER & BODEGA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (10 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
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.
Food contact surface n...
Mar 5, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
GRADE Z
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 53
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Nuisance created or allowed to...
Aug 20, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept cle...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 53
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Violations:
05F
Feb 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved me...
GRADE C
Mar 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware...
May 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
May 25, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
COUNTER & BODEGA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Counter & Bodega Scores 44 in Health Inspection - Manhattan Published Mar 14, 2026COUNTER & BODEGA in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COUNTER & BODEGA last inspected?
- COUNTER & BODEGA was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is COUNTER & BODEGA's current health grade?
- COUNTER & BODEGA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has COUNTER & BODEGA been closed by NYC Health?
- COUNTER & BODEGA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has COUNTER & BODEGA had?
- COUNTER & BODEGA has 10 health inspections on record from May 2023 through March 2026. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at COUNTER & BODEGA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COUNTER & BODEGA was 53 points on August 20, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.