T-Swirl Crepe

Name: T-Swirl Crepe
Address: 2 Mott Street, NYC, NY, 10013, US
Telephone: (212) 884-9280

2 Mott Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

Grade A · as of Aug 13, 2026

T-Swirl Crepe was last inspected on August 13, 2026 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 13, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Score: 13 points (A range)

1 critical4 general

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.
GeneralOther

Adulterated or mislabeled food was on the premises.

Official wording (code 28-05)
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
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.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

Official wording (code 10B)
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.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.

Official wording (code 10A)
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

Mar 3, 2026 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Re-inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection
1 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Food Protection Certificate wasn’t available for the inspector.
  
  Official wording (code 18-11)
  Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Mar 3, 2026 A 13 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
1 critical4 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.
  
  Official wording (code 06E)
  Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- GeneralOther
  
  Adulterated or mislabeled food was on the premises.
  
  Official wording (code 28-05)
  Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.
  
  Official wording (code 10A)
  Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
  
  Official wording (code 10B)
  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.
- 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.
Oct 20, 2025 20 20 points (B range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical3 general Show violations
- CriticalFood source
  
  Food came from an unapproved or unknown source (for example, home-prepared).
  
  Official wording (code 03A)
  Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- 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
  
  Toilet room was not maintained, stocked, or self-closing.
  
  Official wording (code 10A)
  Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
- 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.
- GeneralOther
  
  Adulterated or mislabeled food was on the premises.
  
  Official wording (code 28-05)
  Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Mar 3, 2025 –

Calorie Posting · Re-inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
3 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkNutrition labeling
  
  Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
- PaperworkNutrition labeling
  
  Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
- PaperworkNutrition labeling
  
  Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
Mar 3, 2025 A 12 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalFacility
  
  A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Official wording (code 05D)
  No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- PaperworkFood handling
  
  No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.
  
  Official wording (code 09E)
  Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Jan 2, 2025 22 22 points (B range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
  
  Official wording (code 04A)
  Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.
  
  Official wording (code 06E)
  Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
  
  Official wording (code 10G)
  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 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.
Jan 2, 2025 –

Calorie Posting · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
2 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkNutrition labeling
  
  Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
- PaperworkNutrition labeling
  
  Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)

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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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