Kebab Express

235 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Kebab Express has been inspected three times since 2023. Kebab Express was last inspected on Jan 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Kebab Express' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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.
16-02
70
Sep 5, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Aug 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kebab Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kebab Express on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kebab Express?

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 Kebab Express.

How does Kebab Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kebab Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kebab Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kebab Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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