19 Cleveland by Nish Nush

19 Cleveland Place, Manhattan, NY 10012

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush five times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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.

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Oct 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Sep 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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.

04N

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

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

Jan 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Dec 14, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

02G

Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.

02F

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

“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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush.

How does 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

19 Cleveland by Nish Nush most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush 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 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 19 Cleveland by Nish Nush is inspected around two times per year on average.

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