THE STINGER in Hell's Kitchen
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025
📍 306 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
The Stinger in Hell's Kitchen holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned 2 Grade A results and 2 Grade B results, with 1 Grade C on record and no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE STINGER in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
GRADE B
May 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Food, supplies,...
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include ho...
GRADE C
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
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.
Establishment is not f...
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 undern...
GRADE A
Jan 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
GRADE B
Nov 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mater...
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THE STINGER in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE STINGER last inspected?
- THE STINGER was last inspected on October 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is THE STINGER's current health grade?
- THE STINGER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE STINGER had?
- THE STINGER has 7 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE STINGER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE STINGER was 52 points on July 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE STINGER ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. THE STINGER has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.