Muscle Maker Grill in Hell's Kitchen Fails Health Inspection

MUSCLE MAKER GRILL restaurant inspection

New York City, NY - Food safety inspectors found regulatory violations at Muscle Maker Grill during an inspection on 07/24/2025.

Located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, Muscle Maker Grill operates from a prominent location at 695 10 Avenue Manhattan Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.

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According to inspection records: "04n. 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, fle." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.

The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.

Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.

Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.

Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per Food Safety Modernization Act, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.

These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.

Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.

This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.

📋 Complete Inspection Data

Census Tract 012900
PHONE 2127571010
Longitude -73.992888509248
INSPECTION DATE 07/24/2025
BBL 1010760032
Council District 03
BUILDING 695
RECORD DATE 08/15/2025
BORO Manhattan
CAMIS 50123147
ACTION Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BIN 1026994
DBA MUSCLE MAKER GRILL
STREET 10 AVENUE
ZIPCODE 10036
CUISINE DESCRIPTION American
INSPECTION TYPE Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
GRADE DATE 07/24/2025
GRADE A
Community Board 104
NTA MN15
SCORE 12
Latitude 40.763190214509
VIOLATION CODES 04N; 08A
ALL VIOLATIONS 04N: 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. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this inspection conducted?

This inspection was conducted on July 24, 2025.

Who conducted this inspection?

Chicago Department of Public Health

What violations were found during this inspection?

The following violations were found: 04N: 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. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..

Why are these violations concerning?

Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.

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📋 Data Sources & Health Guidelines

Inspection Data Source

All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .

Federal Health Guidelines

Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:

Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.