Diaspora
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
During a November 12, 2025, inspection of Diaspora in Manhattan, NY, inspectors identified one critical violation and two minor violations, resulting in a moderate risk designation. The report noted issues regarding improper food thawing procedures, temperature control for cold food items, and the maintenance of non-food contact surfaces. This facility has maintained a consistent pattern of moderate risk ratings across its four recorded inspections.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / 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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Jan 30, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
74
Jan 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Written standard operating procedure (sop) approved by the department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. container construction improper
05H
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
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