Ferrara's
195 GRAND STREET, Manhattan, 10013
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 12, 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.
CriticalA 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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