White Maize

228 West 18 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

White Maize scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Sep 12, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Maize last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Maize on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at White Maize?

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 White Maize.

How does White Maize compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

White Maize most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has White Maize's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at White Maize have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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