Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
43
Last inspection
June 4, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
36 / 7
Fish Cheeks currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 4, 2026 found 8 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 43 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- 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.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
June 4, 2026
- Date
- June 4, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 43
- Critical points
- 36
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 8 (5 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 4, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Apr 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Grade Trend
Fish Cheeks 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.
Fish Cheeks's latest score: 43
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fish Cheeks's current NYC health grade?
Fish Cheeks currently has a Z grade.
When was Fish Cheeks last inspected?
Fish Cheeks was last inspected on June 4, 2026.
What was Fish Cheeks's latest inspection score?
Fish Cheeks's latest inspection score was 43 points.
How many violations did Fish Cheeks have in its latest inspection?
Fish Cheeks had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Fish Cheeks located?
Fish Cheeks is located at 55 Bond Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50055011
Last updated: June 26, 2026