THE INDEPENDENT in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026
📍 147 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
The Independent in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
THE INDEPENDENT in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...
Jul 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
GRADE A
Jan 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
GRADE A
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. ...
Aug 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric),...
Aug 22, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded...
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THE INDEPENDENT in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE INDEPENDENT last inspected?
- THE INDEPENDENT was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is THE INDEPENDENT's current health grade?
- THE INDEPENDENT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE INDEPENDENT had?
- THE INDEPENDENT has 6 health inspections on record from August 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE INDEPENDENT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE INDEPENDENT was 34 points on July 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE INDEPENDENT ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE INDEPENDENT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.