Rotiss

370 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Rotiss, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Rotiss on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06F

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

Nov 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

02B

Aug 29, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rotiss last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rotiss on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rotiss?

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 Rotiss.

How does Rotiss compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Rotiss most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Rotiss' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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