Caviar Russe
538 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (2 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 21, 2026
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| May 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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