Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine

369 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Jun 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
55
Mar 12, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine.

How does Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Omar's Mediterranean Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.