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Grade AMediterranean

Amaranth

21 EAST 62 STREET, Manhattan, 10065

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 21, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 21, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jun 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Mar 27, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
May 2, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 12 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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