Beast & Butterflies Health Inspection Grade
American · 226 West 52nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
26
Last inspection
July 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 5
Beast & Butterflies currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 23, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
July 23, 2025
- Date
- July 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Beast & Butterflies's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a B, after a A in October 2023.
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.
Beast & Butterflies's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beast & Butterflies's current NYC health grade?
Beast & Butterflies currently has a B grade.
When was Beast & Butterflies last inspected?
Beast & Butterflies was last inspected on July 23, 2025.
What was Beast & Butterflies's latest inspection score?
Beast & Butterflies's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Beast & Butterflies have in its latest inspection?
Beast & Butterflies had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Beast & Butterflies located?
Beast & Butterflies is located at 226 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: 50120115
Last updated: July 3, 2026