Rosella
137 AVENUE A, Manhattan, 10009
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 23, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalFood 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 kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×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.
- 37 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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