Cauldron Chicken

190 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Cauldron Chicken, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Cauldron Chicken on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
61
Jan 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
30
Apr 23, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cauldron Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cauldron Chicken on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cauldron Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cauldron Chicken.

How does Cauldron Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cauldron Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cauldron Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cauldron Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cauldron Chicken 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 Cauldron Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cauldron Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.