Fools Gold Health Inspection Grade
American · 145 East Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 9, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 6
Fools Gold currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 9, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 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
June 9, 2025
- Date
- June 9, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Fools Gold has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and July 2022. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its July 2022 score of 10.
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.
Fools Gold's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fools Gold's current NYC health grade?
Fools Gold currently has a A grade.
When was Fools Gold last inspected?
Fools Gold was last inspected on June 9, 2025.
What was Fools Gold's latest inspection score?
Fools Gold's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Fools Gold have in its latest inspection?
Fools Gold had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Fools Gold located?
Fools Gold is located at 145 East Houston Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
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: 50010285
Last updated: June 26, 2026