PLANT BLOSSOM in Hell's Kitchen
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026
📍 881 10 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Vegetarian
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Plant Blossom, a vegan restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2023 across 9 total inspections, indicating recurring public health hazards despite its most recent passing grade.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
PLANT BLOSSOM in Hell's Kitchen: Emergency Closures (4)
PLANT BLOSSOM in Hell's Kitchen: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...
GRADE Z
Sep 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Violations:
10E
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 63
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.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination a...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 63
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.
Violations:
06C
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
Mar 18, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparat...
GRADE P
Aug 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 136
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. J...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 10, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 136
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
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PLANT BLOSSOM in Hell's Kitchen: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLANT BLOSSOM last inspected?
- PLANT BLOSSOM was last inspected on January 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PLANT BLOSSOM's current health grade?
- PLANT BLOSSOM currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PLANT BLOSSOM been closed by NYC Health?
- PLANT BLOSSOM has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PLANT BLOSSOM had?
- PLANT BLOSSOM has 9 health inspections on record from August 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLANT BLOSSOM?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLANT BLOSSOM was 136 points on August 10, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.