MR. PURPLE in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 180 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Mr. Purple on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 27 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
MR. PURPLE in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 B
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 re...
Sep 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Organics mixed with non-organic material
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or p...
Sep 3, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Organics mixed with non-organic material
Violations:
19-01
GRADE A
Jul 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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MR. PURPLE in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was MR. PURPLE last inspected?
- MR. PURPLE was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is MR. PURPLE's current health grade?
- MR. PURPLE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has MR. PURPLE had?
- MR. PURPLE has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at MR. PURPLE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at MR. PURPLE was 27 points on December 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has MR. PURPLE ever received a Grade C?
- No. MR. PURPLE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.