What is Rainbow Falafel's health inspection score?

Rainbow Falafel has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rainbow Falafel last inspected?

Rainbow Falafel was last inspected on May 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rainbow Falafel have?

Rainbow Falafel has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rainbow Falafel safe to eat at?

Rainbow Falafel has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Rainbow Falafel serve?

Rainbow Falafel serves Middle Eastern cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rainbow Falafel

Name: Rainbow Falafel
Address: 26 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, 10003
Rating: 80

26 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 5/12/2026

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0Good

Middle Eastern•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 92% of middle eastern restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 12, 2026

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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26 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06APersonal 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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