Fork and Key Health Inspection Grade
Soul Food · 1453 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
35
Last inspection
July 24, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
28 / 7
Fork and Key currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 24, 2025 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 35 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
July 24, 2025
- Date
- July 24, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 35
- Critical points
- 28
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Fork and Key received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2023 with a score of 8.
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.
Fork and Key's latest score: 35
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fork and Key's current NYC health grade?
Fork and Key does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Fork and Key last inspected?
Fork and Key was last inspected on July 24, 2025.
What was Fork and Key's latest inspection score?
Fork and Key's latest inspection score was 35 points.
How many violations did Fork and Key have in its latest inspection?
Fork and Key had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Fork and Key located?
Fork and Key is located at 1453 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10027.
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: 50113058
Last updated: July 3, 2026