PROPER FOOD in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 29, 2025
📍 555 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Proper Food in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 4 points on its most recent inspection. The American restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its 2 graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
PROPER FOOD in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jul 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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 A
Nov 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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 adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manu...
Mar 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held ab...
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PROPER FOOD in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PROPER FOOD last inspected?
- PROPER FOOD was last inspected on July 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is PROPER FOOD's current health grade?
- PROPER FOOD currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PROPER FOOD had?
- PROPER FOOD has 3 health inspections on record from March 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PROPER FOOD?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PROPER FOOD was 22 points on March 24, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PROPER FOOD ever received a Grade C?
- No. PROPER FOOD has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.