THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
📍 50 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
The Big Apple, the employee cafeteria at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. Across 5 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the cafeteria has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
Feb 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Sep 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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...
Jun 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrig...
GRADE A
May 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, rais...
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THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) last inspected?
- THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA)'s current health grade?
- THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) had?
- THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA)?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) was 25 points on February 2, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE BIG APPLE (RITZ CARLTON HOTEL EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA) has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.