Avenida

1 Penn Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10119

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Avenida four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Avenida on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Aug 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

04H

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

06D

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

08A

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

Nov 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04H

10F

Apr 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avenida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avenida on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avenida?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avenida.

How does Avenida compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Avenida most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Avenida's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Avenida have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Avenida 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 Avenida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avenida is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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