Sisters Cuisine

1931 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10035

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sisters Cuisine has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sisters Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

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

Feb 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

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

10B

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

08A

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

10G

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

May 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10G

10B

10F

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

08A

Feb 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06E

10B

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sisters Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sisters Cuisine on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sisters Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sisters Cuisine.

How does Sisters Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Sisters Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sisters Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sisters Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sisters Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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