Kozy Fresh

603 West 168 Street, Manhattan, NY 10032

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Kozy Fresh has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Kozy Fresh's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Jul 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Apr 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kozy Fresh last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kozy Fresh on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kozy Fresh?

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 Kozy Fresh.

How does Kozy Fresh compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kozy Fresh most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kozy Fresh's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kozy Fresh have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kozy Fresh 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 Kozy Fresh inspected?

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

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