Pinch Food Design Health Inspection Grade
American · 545 West 27th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Pinch Food Design currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 30, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
April 30, 2025
- Date
- April 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Apr 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
May 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
May 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Nov 14, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Pinch Food Design's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a B in November 2022.
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.
Pinch Food Design's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinch Food Design's current NYC health grade?
Pinch Food Design currently has a A grade.
When was Pinch Food Design last inspected?
Pinch Food Design was last inspected on April 30, 2025.
What was Pinch Food Design's latest inspection score?
Pinch Food Design's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Pinch Food Design have in its latest inspection?
Pinch Food Design had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Pinch Food Design located?
Pinch Food Design is located at 545 West 27th Street in Manhattan, NY 10001.
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: 41676904
Last updated: June 26, 2026