Grade AAmerican

Casetta

61 HESTER STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · New York City health department

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
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
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
Mar 3, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Oct 8, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jun 29, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)

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

2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).

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