WETZEL'S PRETZELS

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Overview

WETZEL'S PRETZELS in Manhattan underwent a NYC health inspection on March 12, 2026. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

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Address
1000 S 8TH AVE
Manhattan, NY 10019
Cuisine
Hotdogs/Pretzels
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-01

NYC Health Code Violation 20-01

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 19-06

NYC Health Code Violation 19-06

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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WETZEL'S PRETZELS — Inspection Questions

Did WETZEL'S PRETZELS pass their NYC health inspection on March 12, 2026?
WETZEL'S PRETZELS underwent inspection on March 12, 2026. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did WETZEL'S PRETZELS have?
WETZEL'S PRETZELS had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 20-01 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-01 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-01) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 19-06 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 19-06 (NYC Health Code Violation 19-06) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.