RUSSIAN SAMOVAR in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
📍 256 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Russian
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Russian Samovar in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 11 points. The restaurant has received 4 inspections since 2023, earning Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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
GRADE B
May 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or ab...
Jul 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rod...
GRADE A
Apr 24, 2023
— 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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
RUSSIAN SAMOVAR in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RUSSIAN SAMOVAR last inspected?
- RUSSIAN SAMOVAR was last inspected on March 24, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is RUSSIAN SAMOVAR's current health grade?
- RUSSIAN SAMOVAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RUSSIAN SAMOVAR had?
- RUSSIAN SAMOVAR has 4 health inspections on record from April 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RUSSIAN SAMOVAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RUSSIAN SAMOVAR was 27 points on May 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RUSSIAN SAMOVAR ever received a Grade C?
- No. RUSSIAN SAMOVAR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.