Cellini

65 East 54 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cellini appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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
64
Jun 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
78
Jun 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
10D
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cellini last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cellini on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cellini?

Across the inspection record, “pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cellini.

How does Cellini compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cellini most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cellini's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cellini 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 Cellini inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cellini is inspected about once every two years on average.