THE LIBERTY in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025
📍 29 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Irish
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
The Liberty in Midtown Times Square has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A, though its inspection history includes 1 Grade C result across 7 total inspections dating back to 2022.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
THE LIBERTY in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
THE LIBERTY in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
GRADE C
Feb 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 50
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.
Live roaches in facili...
Oct 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE A
Aug 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleane...
Aug 2, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
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THE LIBERTY in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE LIBERTY last inspected?
- THE LIBERTY was last inspected on March 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE LIBERTY's current health grade?
- THE LIBERTY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has THE LIBERTY been closed by NYC Health?
- THE LIBERTY has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has THE LIBERTY had?
- THE LIBERTY has 7 health inspections on record from August 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE LIBERTY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE LIBERTY was 50 points on January 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.