American · 23 EAST 109 STREET, Manhattan, 10029
Trust Score
pest history on record, high violation score, critical violations found
#2503 of 2,554 american restaurants in Manhattan
Pest history: Roaches found (Apr 2026, Mar 2023, Feb 2023) · Flies found (Nov 2024) · Mouse droppings found (Feb 2023)
4 food safety issues on latest inspection
Food safety issues (4)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Other issues (3)
Below average — cleaner than 2% of peers. Grade changed from B to C (22 → 33 pts)
Food safety (6)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Staff member missing required food safety training
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Cutting boards, prep surfaces, or utensils improperly cleaned
Cutting boards, prep surfaces, or utensils improperly cleaned
Other (4)
B
Mar 23
A
Nov 24
C
Apr 26
Lower score = fewer violations = better
Food safety (2)
Flies in food preparation areas
Flies in food preparation areas
Other (4)
Food safety (8)
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Food purchased from unlicensed supplier
Food purchased from unlicensed supplier
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (8)
Food safety (3)
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Other (2)
Food safety (3)
Evidence of mice in food preparation areas
Live cockroaches in food preparation areas
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (2)