Grade AMexican

Casa Carmen

114 FRANKLIN STREET, Manhattan, 10013

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 7, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
May 16, 2026	Grade Pending	Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection	0
Dec 9, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
May 17, 2025	Grade Pending	Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection	0
Oct 8, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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