Kettle of Fish

59 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Kettle of Fish has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Kettle of Fish trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Dec 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kettle of Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kettle of Fish on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kettle of Fish?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kettle of Fish.

How does Kettle of Fish compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kettle of Fish most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kettle of Fish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kettle of Fish have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kettle of Fish 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 Kettle of Fish inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kettle of Fish is inspected roughly once per year on average.