NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Rule Changes

Regulatory authority for food service permits

Marcus Samuelsson's Metropolis restaurant at the Perelman Performing Arts Center passed its pre-permit inspection with New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on September 23, 2026. The inspection is a required step before the city issues a food service permit—it confirms the kitchen and facilities meet code, but it is not the permit itself.

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