Venchi
198 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, 10023
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (12 days ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 29, 2026
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (2 critical) |
| May 6, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×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.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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