Russian Samovar Health Inspection Grade
Russian · 256 West 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
March 24, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 0
Russian Samovar currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 24, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 24, 2026
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 24, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Russian Samovar's most recent graded inspection in March 2026 was a A, after a B in May 2025.
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.
Russian Samovar's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russian Samovar's current NYC health grade?
Russian Samovar currently has a A grade.
When was Russian Samovar last inspected?
Russian Samovar was last inspected on March 24, 2026.
What was Russian Samovar's latest inspection score?
Russian Samovar's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Russian Samovar have in its latest inspection?
Russian Samovar had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Russian Samovar located?
Russian Samovar is located at 256 West 52nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 40383825
Last updated: June 26, 2026