Rasta-Pasta and Salads

1548 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only one inspection for Rasta-Pasta and Salads. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Rasta-Pasta and Salads's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rasta-Pasta and Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rasta-Pasta and Salads on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Rasta-Pasta and Salads?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Rasta-Pasta and Salads.

How does Rasta-Pasta and Salads compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rasta-Pasta and Salads most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rasta-Pasta and Salads means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.