PINCH FOOD DESIGN in Chelsea Hudson Yards
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 30, 2025
📍 545 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Pinch Food Design in Chelsea Hudson Yards holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has been subject to 1 emergency closure and received mixed grades including 1 Grade B, though it has maintained its current Grade A standing.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
PINCH FOOD DESIGN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Emergency Closures (1)
PINCH FOOD DESIGN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food...
Mar 3, 2025
— 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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils,...
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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 P
May 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
May 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 38
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
May 24, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evi...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE B
Nov 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
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PINCH FOOD DESIGN in Chelsea Hudson Yards: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PINCH FOOD DESIGN last inspected?
- PINCH FOOD DESIGN was last inspected on April 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PINCH FOOD DESIGN's current health grade?
- PINCH FOOD DESIGN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PINCH FOOD DESIGN been closed by NYC Health?
- PINCH FOOD DESIGN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PINCH FOOD DESIGN had?
- PINCH FOOD DESIGN has 8 health inspections on record from November 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PINCH FOOD DESIGN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PINCH FOOD DESIGN was 48 points on March 3, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.