Grade AItalianNo recent inspection

Central Market New York

23 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Manhattan, 10017

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 18, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 18, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical
  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 18, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 10, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Mar 17, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (2 critical)
Mar 5, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Apr 13, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (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.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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