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Kaia Wine Bar

1614 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
African
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kaia Wine Bar three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Kaia Wine Bar's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
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
52
Feb 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations.
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
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
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
64
Apr 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaia Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaia Wine Bar on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaia Wine Bar?

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 Kaia Wine Bar.

How does Kaia Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kaia Wine Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kaia Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kaia Wine Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kaia Wine Bar 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 Kaia Wine Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kaia Wine Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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