11 Howard Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
American · 138 Lafayette Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
March 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
11 Howard Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 3, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 3, 2026
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
11 Howard Kitchen has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its October 2024 score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
11 Howard Kitchen's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 11 Howard Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
11 Howard Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was 11 Howard Kitchen last inspected?
11 Howard Kitchen was last inspected on March 3, 2026.
What was 11 Howard Kitchen's latest inspection score?
11 Howard Kitchen's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did 11 Howard Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
11 Howard Kitchen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is 11 Howard Kitchen located?
11 Howard Kitchen is located at 138 Lafayette Street in Manhattan, NY 10013.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50052807
Last updated: June 26, 2026