Altesi Ristorante
26 EAST 64 STREET, Manhattan, 10065
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 5, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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