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Gelso & Grand

161 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Gelso & Grand, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

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

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Sep 13, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
67
Apr 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gelso & Grand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gelso & Grand on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gelso & Grand?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gelso & Grand.

How does Gelso & Grand compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Gelso & Grand most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Gelso & Grand's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gelso & Grand have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gelso & Grand 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.

How often is Gelso & Grand inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gelso & Grand is inspected around two times per year on average.

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