Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
November 19, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Clay currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 19, 2024 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
November 19, 2024
- Date
- November 19, 2024
- 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
2 inspections
Nov 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Clay received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a score of 9.
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.
Clay's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay's current NYC health grade?
Clay currently has a A grade.
When was Clay last inspected?
Clay was last inspected on November 19, 2024.
What was Clay's latest inspection score?
Clay's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Clay have in its latest inspection?
Clay had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Clay located?
Clay is located at 553 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10027.
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: 50059960
Last updated: June 26, 2026