MONTEREY in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 37 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Monterey in Midtown Times Square currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 20 points from its most recent inspection in 2026. With 4 inspections on record since 2023 and no emergency closures, this is the restaurant's inspection history to date.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
MONTEREY in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE N
Mar 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 food...
Mar 26, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteuriz...
Aug 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
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MONTEREY in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MONTEREY last inspected?
- MONTEREY was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is MONTEREY's current health grade?
- MONTEREY currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has MONTEREY had?
- MONTEREY has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through January 2026.
- What was the worst inspection score at MONTEREY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MONTEREY was 62 points on March 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MONTEREY ever received a Grade C?
- No. MONTEREY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.