Palma

28 Cornelia Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Palma has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Palma trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

7 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

Apr 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palma on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palma?

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 Palma.

How does Palma compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Palma most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Palma's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Palma have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Palma means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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