Grade ALatin American

Don Ceviche

57 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 27, 2026

  • 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
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 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
Apr 27, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Apr 18, 2026Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Apr 19, 2025Grade PendingInter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection0
Jan 7, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Mar 20, 2024Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Nov 29, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection2

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×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.

  • 27 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.

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