Grade BGreekNo recent inspection

Kellari Taverna

19 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 18, 2024 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 18, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
May 7, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)
Sep 29, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Feb 17, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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