Green Mandala

240 East 28 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Green Mandala, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around one violation found each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

Green Mandala's latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Aug 9, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Mandala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Mandala on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Mandala?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Green Mandala.

How does Green Mandala compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Green Mandala most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Green Mandala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Green Mandala have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Green Mandala 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 Green Mandala inspected?

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