Celeste

502 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2023
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Celeste has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Celeste was last inspected on Jan 17, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Celeste's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 17, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

“Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Celeste's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Celeste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Celeste on file is from Jan 17, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Celeste?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Celeste.

How does Celeste compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Celeste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Celeste have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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