Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
38
Last inspection
April 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
28 / 10
Blue Willow currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2026 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- 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.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2026
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 28
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Blue Willow does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Blue Willow's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Willow's current NYC health grade?
Blue Willow currently has a N grade.
When was Blue Willow last inspected?
Blue Willow was last inspected on April 21, 2026.
What was Blue Willow's latest inspection score?
Blue Willow's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did Blue Willow have in its latest inspection?
Blue Willow had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Blue Willow located?
Blue Willow is located at 40 West 56th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50106095
Last updated: June 26, 2026