Grade AItalian
Cafe Paradiso
144 WEST 65 STREET, Manhattan, 10023
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 25, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 16 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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