Delis 48

48 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Delis 48 has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

May 11, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delis 48 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delis 48 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delis 48?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Delis 48.

How does Delis 48 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Delis 48 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Delis 48's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Delis 48 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delis 48 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 Delis 48 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delis 48 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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