Criollas

888 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Criollas has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Sep 8, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Aug 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Criollas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Criollas on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Criollas?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Criollas.

How does Criollas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Criollas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Criollas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Criollas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Criollas inspected?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Cosmic Diner

888 8 Avenue

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Ground Central Coffee Company

Explore More

→ All locations in Manhattan → Mexican / Latin restaurants in NYC → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Manhattan