Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar

11 West 31 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Dec 2, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Jun 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Apr 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar 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 Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ayza Cafe & Wine Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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