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Gotham Burger Social Club

131 Essex Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

American Chinatown (914) 602-3590

Grade A · as of Oct 26, 2026

Gotham Burger Social Club was last inspected on October 26, 2026 and scored 4 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 4 points (A range)

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

    Official wording (code 10E)

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

  • 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.

ABMar 14, 2024: 181824/03Jun 8, 2024: 0024/06Oct 12, 2024: 0024/10May 15, 2025: 6625/05Jun 7, 2025: 0025/06Sep 20, 2025: 0025/09Jun 6, 2026: 0026/06Jul 11, 2026: 0026/07Jul 18, 2026: 0026/07Sep 19, 2026: 0026/09Sep 30, 2026: 0026/09Oct 26, 2026: 4426/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  2. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  3. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  4. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  5. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  6. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  7. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  8. A 6 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    2 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  10. 0 0 points (A range)

    Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection

    No violations

  11. 18 18 points (B range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

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

    3 critical 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.

    • 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.

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

      Official wording (code 06A)

      Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.