Water Street Tavern
71 JAY STREET, 11201
American
7182194101
AScore: 8
Last inspected: June 3, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
June 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 8
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
June 3, 2026
Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
December 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
October 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 29
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
09BThawing procedure improper.
10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
February 1, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
March 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 5
10BAnti-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.
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.