Masseria Caffe

235 West 48 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Italian
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Masseria Caffe, the earliest from 2023. Masseria Caffe was last inspected on Jul 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Design, construction, materials used or maintenance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82
May 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
86
Apr 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Masseria Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Masseria Caffe on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Masseria Caffe?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Masseria Caffe.

How does Masseria Caffe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Masseria Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Masseria Caffe 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 Masseria Caffe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Masseria Caffe is inspected roughly once per year on average.