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Karamelo Bar & Kitchen

141 Nagle Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2026
37
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, Karamelo Bar & Kitchen has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near eight.

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

3
Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2026
Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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, 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 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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
37
Aug 29, 2025
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
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
37
Oct 18, 2023
Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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 make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
15-42
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
15-21
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karamelo Bar & Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karamelo Bar & Kitchen on file is from Mar 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karamelo Bar & Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Karamelo Bar & Kitchen.

How does Karamelo Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Karamelo Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Karamelo Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Karamelo Bar & Kitchen have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around eight per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Karamelo Bar & Kitchen 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 Karamelo Bar & Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Karamelo Bar & Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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