Rosella

137 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Rosella three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70
Feb 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosella last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosella on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosella?

Across the inspection record, “accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rosella.

How does Rosella compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rosella most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rosella's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosella have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rosella 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 Rosella inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosella is inspected roughly once per year on average.