A
American · Midtown-Times Square
THE INDEPENDENT health grade & inspection history
147 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
11
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 64% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 1 points below the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Feb 5, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 5, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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
THE INDEPENDENT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | A | 11 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 7, 2025 | — | 23 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 4, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Common questions
THE INDEPENDENT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE INDEPENDENT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 5, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was THE INDEPENDENT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 5, 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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