Manhattan, NY — Felice 64, an Italian restaurant located at 1166 1st Avenue in Manhattan, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted March 16, 2026. The restaurant scored 21 points, placing it near the upper end of the B range and within six points of the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 20, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the March inspection. The violation, recorded under Code 10F, pertains to non-food contact surfaces or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced, or positioned to allow adequate accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the unit.
No critical violations were documented during this inspection. However, the score of 21 — while technically within the Grade B range — sits at the higher end of that band. A score of 28 or above would result in a Grade C designation.
Food Safety Context
New York City requires all restaurants to undergo unannounced inspections conducted by DOHMH inspectors. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments must maintain equipment and surfaces in a manner that prevents contamination and supports effective sanitation practices. The FDA Food Code similarly establishes standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of equipment used in food service environments.
Non-food contact surface violations, such as the one cited at Felice 64, relate to the cleanliness and condition of equipment surfaces that do not directly contact food — such as the undersides of prep tables, shelving units, or cooking equipment exteriors. While these violations are classified as non-critical, they are factored into the total inspection score and can contribute to elevated point totals if left unaddressed.
Inspection History
Felice 64's recent inspection record shows variability in performance:
- April 28, 2025: Score 10 (Grade A)
- December 3, 2024: Score 36
- May 30, 2023: Score 12 (Grade A)
- September 22, 2022: Score 0 (Grade A)
The restaurant's most recent prior inspection, in April 2025, resulted in a Grade A with a score of 10. The December 2024 inspection produced a score of 36, which falls in Grade C range. The March 2026 score of 21 represents an improvement over that December 2024 result but a decline from the April 2025 Grade A performance.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's letter grading system is based on the total number of points assessed during an inspection:
- Grade A: 0–13 points
- Grade B: 14–27 points
- Grade C: 28 or more points
Restaurants that do not receive an A grade on an initial inspection are typically re-inspected. The posted grade reflects the most recent completed inspection cycle.
Consumers can look up inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health. Records include violation details, scores, and grade history for all inspected establishments.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Felice 64 including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.