Cotta

513 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Cotta. Cotta was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Cotta trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
61
Nov 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cotta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cotta on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cotta compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cotta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cotta 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 Cotta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.