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LIFE TIME health grade & inspection history
250 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10119
26
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 10% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 14 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Sep 5, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 5, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04ACritical violation
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04HCritical violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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
LIFE TIME inspection history
12 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | B | 26 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 18, 2025 | — | 38 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 8, 2024 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | 17 | 3 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | — | 2 | Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 14, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / 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.
- 06DRecorded in 3 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04ARecorded in 2 inspections
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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.
- 04JRecorded in 2 inspections
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Official location
LIFE TIME on the map
Common questions
LIFE TIME inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LIFE TIME?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Sep 5, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 26 violation points.
When was LIFE TIME last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 5, 2025.
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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