Caramba Bar & Grill

1051 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Caramba Bar & Grill has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Aug 1, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The pattern that stands out is “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, which has been cited two times.

Caramba Bar & Grill's latest score of 55 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
55
Oct 5, 2022
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
“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.
20-04
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caramba Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caramba Bar & Grill on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caramba Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caramba Bar & Grill.

How does Caramba Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Caramba Bar & Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Caramba Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caramba Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caramba Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.