Casa Cruz

36 East 61 Street, Manhattan, NY 10065
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Casa Cruz is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to three.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Cruz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Cruz on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Cruz?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Casa Cruz.

How does Casa Cruz compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Casa Cruz most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Casa Cruz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casa Cruz have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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