Certe Catering
20 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 1, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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