Quesadillas Dona Maty

228 East 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Quesadillas Dona Maty appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

Looking across the full record, “choking first aid” poster not posted is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Oct 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

06E

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

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 29, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

20-04

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

Expanded polystyrene (eps) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.

19-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quesadillas Dona Maty last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quesadillas Dona Maty on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quesadillas Dona Maty?

Across the inspection record, “choking first aid” poster not posted has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quesadillas Dona Maty.

How does Quesadillas Dona Maty compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Quesadillas Dona Maty most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Quesadillas Dona Maty's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Quesadillas Dona Maty have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quesadillas Dona Maty means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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