Botanica
47 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 2, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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