Home Sweet Harlem Health Inspection Grade
American · 1528 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
34
Last inspection
February 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
29 / 5
Home Sweet Harlem currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 27, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 34 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 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.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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
February 27, 2026
- Date
- February 27, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 34
- Critical points
- 29
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Feb 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Home Sweet Harlem 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.
Home Sweet Harlem's latest score: 34
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Home Sweet Harlem's current NYC health grade?
Home Sweet Harlem currently has a Z grade.
When was Home Sweet Harlem last inspected?
Home Sweet Harlem was last inspected on February 27, 2026.
What was Home Sweet Harlem's latest inspection score?
Home Sweet Harlem's latest inspection score was 34 points.
How many violations did Home Sweet Harlem have in its latest inspection?
Home Sweet Harlem had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Home Sweet Harlem located?
Home Sweet Harlem is located at 1528 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10031.
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: 50002019
Last updated: June 26, 2026