FRESCO in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026
📍 34 EAST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Fresco in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
FRESCO in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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
GRADE A
Nov 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Jun 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system...
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Aug 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
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FRESCO in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRESCO last inspected?
- FRESCO was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 16 points.
- What is FRESCO's current health grade?
- FRESCO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FRESCO had?
- FRESCO has 5 health inspections on record from August 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRESCO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRESCO was 36 points on June 5, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRESCO ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRESCO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.