THE MEAN FIDDLER in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 4, 2025
📍 266 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street
Overview
The Mean Fiddler in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has received Grade A on both of its 2 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
THE MEAN FIDDLER in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Sep 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
May 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial 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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
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THE MEAN FIDDLER in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE MEAN FIDDLER last inspected?
- THE MEAN FIDDLER was last inspected on September 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is THE MEAN FIDDLER's current health grade?
- THE MEAN FIDDLER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE MEAN FIDDLER had?
- THE MEAN FIDDLER has 2 health inspections on record from May 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE MEAN FIDDLER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE MEAN FIDDLER was 11 points on May 2, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE MEAN FIDDLER ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE MEAN FIDDLER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.