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HIGH RISK

SIMPLY GREEK

242 5 AVENUE, New York, NY 11215/Greek

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

51/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Feb 2026

Critical

5

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

8 total

pest
338%
temperature
225%
other
113%
contamination
113%
facility
113%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalTemperature

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.

Code 02H

CriticalTemperature

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.

Code 02G

CriticalPest

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Code 04M

CriticalPest

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04K

CriticalOther

Hot food that needs to stay hot for safety was sitting below 140°F, putting customers at risk of food poisoning.

Code 02B

MinorContamination

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.

Code 10F

MinorFacility

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Code 10B

MinorPest

There were areas in the restaurant where pests could hide or breed, such as clutter, gaps, or unsealed openings.

Code 08A

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.