GAIA RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 27, 2026
📍 42 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Gaia Restaurant in Midtown South holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 19 points from its most recent 2024 inspection. With 3 inspections conducted in 2024 and no emergency closures on record, the restaurant is currently operating under its Grade B designation.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
GAIA RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Violations:
06B
GRADE N
Oct 22, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 19
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.
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other TCS ...
Oct 16, 2024
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
“Choking first aid�...
Oct 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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GAIA RESTAURANT in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GAIA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- GAIA RESTAURANT was last inspected on May 27, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is GAIA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- GAIA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GAIA RESTAURANT had?
- GAIA RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from October 2024 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at GAIA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GAIA RESTAURANT was 50 points on October 16, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GAIA RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. GAIA RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.