A
Latest inspection: Grade A 11 points · Aug 14, 2026

American · Midtown-Times Square

SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE health grade & inspection history

694 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10036

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11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 50% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context Same as the local median

Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 14, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE

SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE is an American restaurant in Midtown–Times Square with a lively, theatrical format that fits celebrations, family outings, and group occasions. The setting is designed to make the meal feel like an event, with the restaurant’s identity extending beyond everyday dining. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

AmericanAmerican restaurant

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 14, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06A
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 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

SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE inspection history

1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 14, 2026A113Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 14, 2025A123Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 2, 2025Not assigned336Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Apr 2, 2024A124Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 3 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Official location

SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE on the map

Common questions

SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 11 violation points on Aug 14, 2026.

When was SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 14, 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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