Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
May 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
21 / 2
Buttonwood currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 8, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 8, 2026
- Date
- May 8, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 21
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Buttonwood received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 6.
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.
Buttonwood's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buttonwood's current NYC health grade?
Buttonwood does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Buttonwood last inspected?
Buttonwood was last inspected on May 8, 2026.
What was Buttonwood's latest inspection score?
Buttonwood's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Buttonwood have in its latest inspection?
Buttonwood had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Buttonwood located?
Buttonwood is located at 120 Water Street in Manhattan, NY 10005.
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: 50159039
Last updated: July 3, 2026