Sarabeth's
40 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 13, 2026
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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