American · Midtown-Times Square
BLUE BAR LOBBY (ALGONQUIN HOTEL)
59 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
Coffee/Tea · Midtown-Times Square
58 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Feb 13, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Inspection details
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Score trend
Same score as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 21, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 23, 2023 | A | 8 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
Official location
Common questions
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 13, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 13, 2026.
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.
Nearby inspection profiles
Ordered by distance. Point differences use each restaurant’s latest comparable inspection; fewer points are better.
American · Midtown-Times Square
59 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
< 0.1 miles away·3 fewer points than here
< 0.1 miles away·21 more points than here
< 0.1 miles away·9 fewer points than here
< 0.1 miles away·9 fewer points than here
< 0.1 miles away·same point score
< 0.1 miles away·3 fewer points than here