Island Crave

1 West 137 Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Island Crave, the earliest from 2025. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Island Crave on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Mar 31, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 13, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Crave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Crave on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Crave?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Crave.

How does Island Crave compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Island Crave most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Island Crave's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island Crave have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Crave means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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