Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 25, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
The Upside currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 25, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
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
June 25, 2026
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 25, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Upside has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and March 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 7.
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.
The Upside's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Upside's current NYC health grade?
The Upside currently has a A grade.
When was The Upside last inspected?
The Upside was last inspected on June 25, 2026.
What was The Upside's latest inspection score?
The Upside's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did The Upside have in its latest inspection?
The Upside had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Upside located?
The Upside is located at 588 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
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: 50105015
Last updated: July 3, 2026