12 Chairs Catering

142 West Houston Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

12 Chairs Catering has been inspected four times since 2023. 12 Chairs Catering was last inspected on Aug 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

12 Chairs Catering scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jul 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Dec 7, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
10F
82
Sep 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food, 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.
06C
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 12 Chairs Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 12 Chairs Catering on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 12 Chairs Catering?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 12 Chairs Catering.

How does 12 Chairs Catering compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

12 Chairs Catering most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 12 Chairs Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 12 Chairs Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 12 Chairs Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 12 Chairs Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 12 Chairs Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.