Karizma Lounge

244 East 51 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Karizma Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Karizma Lounge's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
61
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
50
Apr 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale
15E2
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karizma Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karizma Lounge on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karizma Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Karizma Lounge.

How does Karizma Lounge compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Karizma Lounge most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Karizma Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karizma Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Karizma Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Karizma Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Karizma Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.