SAM'S PLACE in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026
📍 132 EAST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Sam's Place in Murray Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 3 inspections since 2022. The restaurant scored 10 points on its most recent inspection, with one prior Grade B result and no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SAM'S PLACE in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
Jul 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Evidence of m...
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SAM'S PLACE in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAM'S PLACE last inspected?
- SAM'S PLACE was last inspected on February 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is SAM'S PLACE's current health grade?
- SAM'S PLACE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SAM'S PLACE had?
- SAM'S PLACE has 3 health inspections on record from July 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAM'S PLACE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAM'S PLACE was 29 points on July 18, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SAM'S PLACE ever received a Grade C?
- No. SAM'S PLACE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.