Grade AAfrican

Sylla's Restaurant

1664 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan, 10035

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · New York City health department

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
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
A 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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 22, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
May 21, 2026	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	0
Nov 20, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Jul 2, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Nov 1, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)

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×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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