Kausa

745 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Kausa appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Kausa is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

Aug 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

May 17, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 18, 2024

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

08A

Feb 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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 Kausa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kausa on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kausa?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kausa.

How does Kausa compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Kausa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kausa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kausa 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 Kausa inspected?

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

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