16 Handles Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 155 Chambers Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
March 18, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
16 Handles currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 18, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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 18, 2026
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-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 18, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
16 Handles has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and July 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its July 2024 score of 12.
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.
16 Handles's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 16 Handles's current NYC health grade?
16 Handles currently has a A grade.
When was 16 Handles last inspected?
16 Handles was last inspected on March 18, 2026.
What was 16 Handles's latest inspection score?
16 Handles's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did 16 Handles have in its latest inspection?
16 Handles had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is 16 Handles located?
16 Handles is located at 155 Chambers Street in Manhattan, NY 10007.
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: 50105549
Last updated: June 26, 2026