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Galicia Tapas

575 West 207 Street, Manhattan, NY 10034
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Galicia Tapas has four inspections in the public record. Galicia Tapas was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The pattern that stands out is filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
74
Oct 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
45
May 28, 2024
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
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
78
Feb 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Galicia Tapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Galicia Tapas on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Galicia Tapas?

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

How does Galicia Tapas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Galicia Tapas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Galicia Tapas's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Galicia Tapas have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Galicia Tapas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Galicia Tapas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Galicia Tapas is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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