New York City, NY - An inspection conducted at the Duplex on 07/30/2025 identified food safety violations.
Situated at 61 Christopher Street Manhattan Ny in West Village, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
The inspection report documents: "10f. 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." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The Food Safety Modernization Act provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
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.
| PHONE | 2122555438 |
| Council District | 03 |
| Longitude | -74.002352604702 |
| STREET | CHRISTOPHER STREET |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/30/2025 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| NTA | MN23 |
| ZIPCODE | 10014 |
| CAMIS | 41029356 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| SCORE | 13 |
| BBL | 1006100001 |
| DBA | THE DUPLEX |
| BUILDING | 61 |
| BIN | 1082224 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | American |
| Latitude | 40.733689717103 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| Census Tract | 007300 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/30/2025 |
| Community Board | 102 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 10G; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 10F: 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. || 10G: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware; including dishes; utensils; and equipment deficient. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on July 30, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 10F: 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. | 10G: Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
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.
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 .
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.
