FRAME in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026
📍 552 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Frame in Midtown Times Square currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 31 points on its most recent inspection in 2026. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade C on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
FRAME in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Apr 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
Apr 21, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 di...
GRADE Z
Feb 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Dec 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
GRADE Z
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 dispense...
Aug 21, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and foll...
GRADE C
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish ...
GRADE C
Dec 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
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FRAME in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRAME last inspected?
- FRAME was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 51 points.
- What is FRAME's current health grade?
- FRAME currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has FRAME had?
- FRAME has 10 health inspections on record from December 2022 through April 2026. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRAME?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRAME was 51 points on April 21, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRAME ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. FRAME has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.