Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
May 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 0
Blackwells currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 15, 2026 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
Latest Inspection Details
May 15, 2026
- Date
- May 15, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blackwells has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score was 10, lower than its June 2024 score of 13.
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.
Blackwells's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwells's current NYC health grade?
Blackwells currently has a A grade.
When was Blackwells last inspected?
Blackwells was last inspected on May 15, 2026.
What was Blackwells's latest inspection score?
Blackwells's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Blackwells have in its latest inspection?
Blackwells had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Blackwells located?
Blackwells is located at 150 East 47th Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50006298
Last updated: June 26, 2026