What is Beast & Butterflies's health inspection score?

Beast & Butterflies has a SafeDine safety score of 32 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beast & Butterflies last inspected?

Beast & Butterflies was last inspected on July 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beast & Butterflies have?

Beast & Butterflies has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beast & Butterflies safe to eat at?

Beast & Butterflies has a safety score of 32/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Beast & Butterflies serve?

Beast & Butterflies serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Beast & Butterflies

Name: Beast & Butterflies
Address: 226 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Rating: 32

226 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Poor

American•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jul 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-72

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 28/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (32/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High4 Med

7 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10FNon-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.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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