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American · Midtown-Times Square
THE CAPITAL GRILLE health grade & inspection history
120 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
31
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 6% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 20 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Mar 24, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Mar 24, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04NCritical violation
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.
- 06ACritical 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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08B
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.
- 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.
Score trend
THE CAPITAL GRILLE inspection history
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | 31 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 12, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| May 29, 2024 | — | 27 | 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.
- 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.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Official location
THE CAPITAL GRILLE on the map
Common questions
THE CAPITAL GRILLE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE CAPITAL GRILLE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Nov 12, 2024. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 31 violation points.
When was THE CAPITAL GRILLE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 24, 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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