Qahwah House
13 CARMINE STREET, Manhattan, 10014
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 3, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalA 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
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 9 (7 critical) |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 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.
- 26 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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