Venchi

198 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10023

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Venchi has three inspections in the public record. Venchi was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection turned up seven violations, more than the six found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04L

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

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

08A

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.

16-03

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not conspicuously posted or visible to passersby

20-05

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

02G

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

04L

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

10F

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

Dec 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venchi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venchi on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venchi?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Venchi.

How does Venchi compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Venchi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Venchi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Venchi have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Venchi 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 Venchi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Venchi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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