GENIUS GEMS in Chelsea Hudson Yards
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026
📍 555 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Genius Gems in Chelsea Hudson Yards holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. The restaurant has completed 3 inspections since 2023 and has received a Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
GENIUS GEMS in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Feb 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in...
Feb 13, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is...
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GENIUS GEMS in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GENIUS GEMS last inspected?
- GENIUS GEMS was last inspected on April 16, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is GENIUS GEMS's current health grade?
- GENIUS GEMS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GENIUS GEMS had?
- GENIUS GEMS has 4 health inspections on record from February 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GENIUS GEMS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GENIUS GEMS was 9 points on June 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GENIUS GEMS ever received a Grade C?
- No. GENIUS GEMS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.