WIMPYS RESTAURANT in East Harlem (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026
📍 23 EAST 109 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Wimpys Restaurant in East Harlem has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z following a score of 33 points on its most recent inspection, with a mixed grade history including 1 Grade A and 2 Grade B results across 11 total inspections.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
WIMPYS RESTAURANT in East Harlem (South): Emergency Closures (2)
WIMPYS RESTAURANT in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE Z
Apr 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
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.
Violations:
06C
Feb 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow ac...
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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...
Jun 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 41
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled...
GRADE B
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. C...
Feb 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive t...
GRADE B
Jun 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, dis...
Jun 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where req...
GRADE P
Mar 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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WIMPYS RESTAURANT in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was WIMPYS RESTAURANT last inspected?
- WIMPYS RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 8, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 33 points.
- What is WIMPYS RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- WIMPYS RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has WIMPYS RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- WIMPYS RESTAURANT 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 WIMPYS RESTAURANT had?
- WIMPYS RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on record from March 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at WIMPYS RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at WIMPYS RESTAURANT was 52 points on March 18, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.