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Nina's Great Burrito Bar

522 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Nina's Great Burrito Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Nina's Great Burrito Bar squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Dec 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
45
Oct 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nina's Great Burrito Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nina's Great Burrito Bar on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nina's Great Burrito Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nina's Great Burrito Bar.

How does Nina's Great Burrito Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Nina's Great Burrito Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Nina's Great Burrito Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nina's Great Burrito Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nina's Great Burrito Bar 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 Nina's Great Burrito Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nina's Great Burrito Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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