The Faculty Club (Columbia University)

Name: The Faculty Club (Columbia University)
Address: 630 West 168 Street, NYC, NY, 10032, US
Telephone: (212) 305-0092

630 West 168 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

American Washington Heights South (212) 305-0092

Grade A · as of Jul 26, 2024

The Faculty Club (Columbia University) was last inspected on March 12, 2026 and scored 14 points (B range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 12, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Score: 14 points (B range)

2 critical

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

CriticalFood temperature

Cooked food wasn’t cooled down quickly enough.

Official wording (code 02H)
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
CriticalFood temperature

Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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

Jul 26, 2024 A 10 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02B)
  Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.
  
  Official wording (code 10H)
  Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.