B
New American · Midtown-Times Square
FACES & NAMES health grade & inspection history
161 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
23
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 13% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 12 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 6, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 6, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
Score trend
FACES & NAMES inspection history
9 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | — | 23 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 11, 2025 | B | 14 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 23, 2025 | — | 29 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 7, 2024 | A | 11 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | 39 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 08ARecorded in 5 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04NRecorded in 3 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
FACES & NAMES on the map
Common questions
FACES & NAMES inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for FACES & NAMES?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Sep 11, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 23 violation points.
When was FACES & NAMES last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 6, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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