Casetta

61 Hester Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Casetta appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Casetta was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Casetta trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
67
Oct 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
82
Jun 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casetta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casetta on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casetta?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casetta.

How does Casetta compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Casetta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Casetta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casetta have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Casetta inspected?

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