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The Mean Fiddler

266 West 47 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American Midtown-Midtown South (212) 354-2950

Grade A · as of Sep 4, 2025

The Mean Fiddler was last inspected on September 4, 2025 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 4, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 7 points (A range)

1 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    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.

ABMay 2, 2023: 111123/05Sep 4, 2025: 7725/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 11 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 06D)

      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 09C)

      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.