Manhattan, NY — Casino, an Italian restaurant located at 171 East Broadway in Manhattan, received a score of 35 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 7, 2026, placing it in Grade C territory. Inspection data was released by the agency on April 9, 2026. Two critical violations were documented, with no non-critical violations recorded.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited two critical violations during the April inspection.

The first, Code 02A, pertains to Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods not cooked to required minimum internal temperatures. Under this violation category, food operators are required to cook poultry and poultry products to at least 165°F for 15 seconds, ground meats to 158°F, pork to 150°F, and all other foods to a minimum of 140°F, among other specific temperature thresholds. Shell eggs must reach 145°F. These requirements apply without interruption of the cooking process unless an exception is granted per individual customer request. Failure to meet these thresholds increases the risk of bacterial survival in prepared foods.

The second critical violation, Code 06A, addresses personal cleanliness standards. This violation covers a range of hygiene practices required of food handlers, including wearing clean outer garments free of potential contaminants, using effective hair restraints where required, refraining from wearing jewelry on hands or arms during food preparation, and maintaining clean, trimmed fingernails without nail polish. Inspectors documented inadequate personal cleanliness at the time of the visit.

Both violations are classified as critical under the NYC inspection framework, meaning they represent conditions that pose a direct potential to cause foodborne illness or injury.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurant inspections are conducted under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishment operations citywide. Critical violations correspond directly to risk factors identified in the FDA Food Code as commonly associated with foodborne illness outbreaks, including improper cooking temperatures and poor personal hygiene among food workers.

Under Article 81, inspectors assess violations and assign a numerical score. Each violation carries a point value based on its severity; critical violations are weighted more heavily than non-critical ones. The total score determines the restaurant's letter grade.

Temperature requirements for cooked foods are grounded in food science: sustained internal temperatures kill pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter that may be present in raw animal products. Personal hygiene standards similarly target pathogen transmission routes from food handler to consumer.

Inspection History

Casino's recent inspection record shows a significant shift from prior performance:

  • April 7, 2026: Score 35 (Grade C), two critical violations cited
  • 2024-12-03: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • 2023-04-27: Score 7 (Grade A)

The restaurant had maintained strong scores in both prior inspections on record, including a score of 7 in April 2023 — well within Grade A range. The April 2026 score of 35 represents a notable departure from that record.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades based on inspection scores following an initial inspection or re-inspection:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher

Restaurants that do not receive an A on initial inspection are typically re-inspected within 30 to 45 days. A grade card must be posted in a window visible to the public. A Grade C does not automatically result in closure; closure orders are issued separately when conditions are deemed an immediate public health hazard.

As of the data release date of April 9, 2026, no closure action was recorded in connection with this inspection.

Consumers can look up current inspection scores and grade history for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection results tool at the NYC Open Data portal or the city's official health department website.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Casino including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.