Water & Wheat

1379 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Water & Wheat has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus one before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up one time.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Water & Wheat squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Sep 19, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Water & Wheat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Water & Wheat on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Water & Wheat?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Water & Wheat.

How does Water & Wheat compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Water & Wheat most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Water & Wheat's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Water & Wheat have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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