Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
July 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Reading Room currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 10, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- 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
July 10, 2025
- Date
- July 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Reading Room's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a A, after a B in August 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.
Reading Room's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Room's current NYC health grade?
Reading Room currently has a A grade.
When was Reading Room last inspected?
Reading Room was last inspected on July 10, 2025.
What was Reading Room's latest inspection score?
Reading Room's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Reading Room have in its latest inspection?
Reading Room had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Reading Room located?
Reading Room is located at 16 East 46th Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50123813
Last updated: July 3, 2026