Fine Food Cuisine

227 East 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: C

Fine Food Cuisine has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up seven violations, compared to eight violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food, showing up two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

02B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

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

08A

Oct 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

06D

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fine Food Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fine Food Cuisine on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fine Food Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fine Food Cuisine.

How does Fine Food Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Fine Food Cuisine most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Fine Food Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fine Food Cuisine have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around seven violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fine Food Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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