Grade AIrishNo recent inspection

Kelly's

12 AVENUE A, Manhattan, 10009

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 4, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 4, 2025

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

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

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 4, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Nov 7, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Jul 31, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 (1 critical)
Apr 14, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×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.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 30 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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