Sesamo

764 10 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Sesamo has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Dishwashing and ware washing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Sesamo's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Oct 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
55
Mar 1, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sesamo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sesamo on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sesamo?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sesamo.

How does Sesamo compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sesamo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Sesamo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sesamo have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sesamo 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 Sesamo inspected?

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