THE UPSIDE in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026
📍 588 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
The Upside on Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 3 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
THE UPSIDE in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jun 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean,...
Aug 25, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adultera...
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THE UPSIDE in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE UPSIDE last inspected?
- THE UPSIDE was last inspected on June 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is THE UPSIDE's current health grade?
- THE UPSIDE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE UPSIDE had?
- THE UPSIDE has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE UPSIDE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE UPSIDE was 26 points on August 25, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE UPSIDE ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE UPSIDE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.