Gelateria Gentile

229 Elizabeth Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Gelateria Gentile, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

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

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Gelateria Gentile on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Jun 21, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

May 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor 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

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gelateria Gentile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gelateria Gentile on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gelateria Gentile?

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 Gelateria Gentile.

How does Gelateria Gentile compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gelateria Gentile most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gelateria Gentile's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gelateria Gentile have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gelateria Gentile 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 Gelateria Gentile inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gelateria Gentile is inspected around two times per year on average.

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