New York City, NY - An inspection on 08/06/2025 at the Wolfe uncovered significant health code violations.
Located in the heart of Upper West Side, the Wolfe operates from a prominent location at 425 Amsterdam Avenue, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical: not critical). 03a. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving temperature control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines, Maintaining proper food temperatures is the most effective method for preventing bacterial growth and foodborne illness. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The examination revealed violations related to pest control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Pest Control Guidelines, Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance 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.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has mandated that the Wolfe immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| CAMIS | 50141475 |
| Longitude | -73.977651341293 |
| BUILDING | 425 |
| Latitude | 40.784048398195 |
| Community Board | 107 |
| ZIPCODE | 10024 |
| DBA | THE WOLFE |
| BIN | 1031950 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/06/2025 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| BBL | 1012110003 |
| SCORE | 34 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | German |
| NTA | MN12 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| STREET | AMSTERDAM AVENUE |
| Census Tract | 016500 |
| PHONE | 6468761004 |
| Council District | 06 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 08A; 03A; 04N; 06D; 02G |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 03A: Food; prohibited; from unapproved or unknown source; home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered; butchered or dressed (eviscerated; skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. || 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. || 02G: 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. |
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 03A: Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. | 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 02G: 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..
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.
