Gazala's

447 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Gazala's. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Gazala's trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
61
Dec 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-05
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gazala's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gazala's on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gazala's?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gazala's.

How does Gazala's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gazala's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gazala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gazala's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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