Katz's Delicatessen
205 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (4 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 13, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
CriticalA problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
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.
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| May 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 28 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 11 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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