THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025
📍 45 EAST 33 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
The Ainsworth Midtown on East 33rd Street in Manhattan has been subject to 3 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 points across 11 inspections conducted between 2023 and 2025, including 1 Grade C result on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Emergency Closures (3)
THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (11 records)
Dec 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Cold TCS food item hel...
GRADE Z
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Violations:
09E
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Establishment is not free of harborage or co...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
Jan 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Sep 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing...
Sep 20, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 22
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE C
Aug 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 42
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Aug 2, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanita...
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THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN last inspected?
- THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN was last inspected on December 5, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN's current health grade?
- THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN been closed by NYC Health?
- THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN had?
- THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN has 11 health inspections on record from August 2023 through December 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE AINSWORTH MIDTOWN was 42 points on August 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.