148 Mulberry Street
Manhattan, NY 10013
(212) 431-4205
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Caffe Palermo has an average score of 10.75 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is under 14, which equates to having an A average. This shows that Caffe Palermo consistently maintains a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
12/19/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 13 | A
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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.
09/21/2022 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
09/06/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 12 | A
- (Critical) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
09/06/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- “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.
07/13/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- (Critical) Filth 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.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09/17/2021 | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | Score: 7 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
07/27/2021 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 11 | A
- (Critical) Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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